L.A. City Council seeks transparency on empty reservoir, dry fire hydrants
The Los Angeles City Council member representing the Westside, including much of the area decimated by the Palisades fire, called ...
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California’s wildfire recovery faces political challenges in Republican-led Washington
WASHINGTON — With President-elect Donald Trump about to take office, federal aid to fire-ravaged Los Angeles has already become entangled in ...
Exclusive — Firefighters’ Union President: LAFD Didn’t Report Because It Didn’t Want to Pay Overtime
Freddie Escobar, the president of the United Firefighters of Los Angeles County (UFLAC), told Breitbart News on Monday that the ...
I was forced to evacuate my home. Do I still need to pay my mortgage, rent, utility bills?
During a disaster, getting to safety is the top priority. But for many Angelenos displaced by the devastating wildfires raging ...
‘Gidget Goes Homeless.’ Despite an unexpected fire sequel, a surf legend survives
After the original “Gidget” movie, in 1959, Hollywood churned out any number of sequels. “Gidget Grows Up.” “Gidget Goes to ...
Kim Kardashian wants higher pay rate for inmate firefighters: ‘I see them as heroes’
Kim Kardashian, who has increasingly used her celebrity to advocate for criminal justice reform, is calling for higher pay for ...
9 charged for alleged looting during L.A. fires; Emmy award among items stolen
Prosecutors charged nine people with looting Monday in areas wrecked by the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires, and accused another ...
With her city in flames, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass’ political future hangs in the balance
Apocalyptic fires had been ravaging Los Angeles for more than 24 hours when Mayor Karen Bass stepped off a plane ...
Newsom proposes $2.5 billion for wildfire response as L.A. burns
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom asked legislative leaders Monday to approve at least $2.5 billion in response to the wildfires that ...
Grammys to ‘proceed as planned,’ but supporting fire relief, honoring first responders
The Recording Academy announced Monday that its marquee event — the Grammy Awards — “will proceed as planned” on Feb. ...
