U.S. Army Corps begins clearing tons of fire debris

U.S. Army Corps begins clearing tons of fire debris

In a pivotal milestone in Los Angeles County’s long road to recovery from the deadly wildfires in early January, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Tuesday began clearing debris…

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‘Built to burn.’ L.A. let hillside homes multiply without learning from past fires

‘Built to burn.’ L.A. let hillside homes multiply without learning from past fires

On a hot, dry November morning in 1961, flames from a trash pile on brushland north of Mulholland Drive were picked up by Santa Ana winds and swept across the…

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This new technology could hold water to fight future L.A. fires

This new technology could hold water to fight future L.A. fires

When wind-driven flames raged through Pacific Palisades, Marco Terruzzin and his family were not at home. They soon learned that the inferno had destroyed the two-story Spanish-style home they had…

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Fire recovery czar will work free after criticism over 0,000 salary

Fire recovery czar will work free after criticism over $500,000 salary

Faced with fierce criticism over her chief wildfire recovery officer’s planned salary of $500,000 for 90 days of work, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass reversed course Saturday evening and said…

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L.A. mayor taps Illinois consulting firm to support Palisades fire recovery

L.A. mayor taps Illinois consulting firm to support Palisades fire recovery

One month after the devastating Palisades fire, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced that she has selected a private consulting firm to assist with infrastructure restoration and environmental mitigation. Illinois-based…

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L.A. County’s Palisades and Eaton fires now 100% contained

L.A. County’s Palisades and Eaton fires now 100% contained

The devastating firestorm that rained embers and terror across Los Angeles County has officially come to an end, with fire crews reaching 100% containment on the Palisades and Eaton fires…

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PCH and Pacific Palisades are reopening. Some say it’s too soon

PCH and Pacific Palisades are reopening. Some say it’s too soon

Pacific Palisades is reopening to the public this weekend, a move hailed by proponents as an important development in the recovery process, but condemned by some local residents and officials…

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L.A. County had extra firefighters ready. How many were near Altadena?

L.A. County had extra firefighters ready. How many were near Altadena?

L.A. County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone woke up in his San Fernando Valley home Jan. 7 to a swimming pool filled with leaves and roof shingles. Marrone’s chief deputy, Jon…

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What — or who — started the Palisades fire? Two leading theories emerge

What — or who — started the Palisades fire? Two leading theories emerge

For the last few weeks, a team of investigators from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has worked out of a command post in the Highlands neighborhood…

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In walking tour, mayor and recovery czar pledge revived Pacific Palisades

In walking tour, mayor and recovery czar pledge revived Pacific Palisades

The city of Los Angeles is planning to hire an outside consultant to handle a significant rebuilding contract for areas devastated by this month’s Palisades fire, Mayor Karen Bass said…

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It’s below freezing in D.C., but Trump supporters are thrilled to be present

It’s below freezing in D.C., but Trump supporters are thrilled to be present

WASHINGTON —  Kelly Mann stood outside Capital One Arena early Monday, squinting at the winter sun, leaning against a wagon of red MAGA hats and gaudy gold chains with the visage…

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In the calm before new fire warnings, SoCal emergency responders dig in for a ground war

In the calm before new fire warnings, SoCal emergency responders dig in for a ground war

It was a typical sunny Sunday afternoon in Santa Monica, with scores of people enjoying the beach, having brunch and walking their dogs. But just up Pacific Coast Highway in…

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Trump expected to survey Los Angeles-area wildfire damage next week

Trump expected to survey Los Angeles-area wildfire damage next week

WASHINGTON —  President-elect Donald Trump will likely visit the Los Angeles area next week to view the wildfire damage, he said on Saturday. The trip is expected to be his first…

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Fire destroyed livelihoods of gardeners, nannies, housekeepers in hours

Fire destroyed livelihoods of gardeners, nannies, housekeepers in hours

Carol Mayorga and Manfredo Salazar spent more time in Pacific Palisades than they did their own South Los Angeles neighborhood. It was their bank account. It paid their mortgage. It…

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Mayor Bass issues order to expedite rebuilding efforts from fire

Mayor Bass issues order to expedite rebuilding efforts from fire

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued an executive order Monday that seeks to expedite rebuilding efforts after fires leveled thousands of homes and businesses in the city last week, mostly…

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Religious institutions hit hard by L.A. fires look to rebuild. Here’s how you can help

Religious institutions hit hard by L.A. fires look to rebuild. Here’s how you can help

The text message lit up the Rev. Carri Patterson Grindon’s cellphone at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday. A congregant of Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church in Altadena, where Patterson Grindon serves as rector,…

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‘Light My Fire’ was written in Pacific Palisades home that burned

‘Light My Fire’ was written in Pacific Palisades home that burned

In 1967, Robby Krieger, the guitarist for L.A. band the Doors, wrote the hit single “Light My Fire” in the living room of his parents’ Pacific Palisades home. This week,…

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Do you have a tip or a question about the California fires?

Do you have a tip or a question about the California fires?

Journalists from The Times are working to make sense of the origins, devastation and aftermath of the fires that have ravaged Altadena and Pacific Palisades. If you have an idea…

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L.A. fires: Celebrity homes among those evacuated, destroyed

L.A. fires: Celebrity homes among those evacuated, destroyed

The historic wildfires blazing across Los Angeles County this week have wiped out more than 2,000 structures, killed at least five people and left countless residents reeling in heartbreak. Given…

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Sunset Boulevard in ruins: Palisades fire’s massive scale comes into focus

Sunset Boulevard in ruins: Palisades fire’s massive scale comes into focus

By Wednesday morning, it looked as if a bomb had detonated on Sunset Boulevard. As the catastrophic Palisades fire receded from one of the city’s iconic thoroughfares, smoke and ash…

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