FireAid concert and Grammys raise more than $124 million for wildfire relief – Press Enterprise
The star-studded FireAid concerts raised $100 million for wildfire relief efforts last week while the Grammy Awards weekend brought in $24 million for similar efforts, organizers announced Tuesday. FireAid, which…
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Developer Rick Caruso announces foundation aimed at rebuilding after Southern California wildfires – Press Enterprise
He says Steadfast LA is “about getting our hands dirty, breaking through obstacles and physically rebuilding — brick-by-brick, street-by-street.” Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in,…
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California should expedite rules to mitigate wildfires, lawmakers say
California lawmakers are calling on the state to expedite rules that some scientists and fire officials say may have helped mitigate the damage from Los Angeles’ devastating wildfires. The idea…
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Protesters voice concerns as EPA prepares Palisades fire clean-up site – Press Enterprise
Concerned residents protest the use of the former Topanga Motel site on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu near Topanga Canyon Boulevard as a staging area for hazardous materials removed from…
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Video shows deputies rescuing 100-year-old woman from senior living complex as the Eaton fire raged nearby – Press Enterprise
“Sheriff’s department, anyone inside? Hello, anyone inside?” Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies called out as they hustled through the halls of a senior living complex, knocking on doors, shining flashlights…
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Newsom rolls out major LA players to assure that LA Rises anew – Press Enterprise
Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks as Stan Kasten, Casey Wasserman, and Earvin “Magic” Johnson listen during a press conference at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025,…
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Southern California Rainstorms Raise Risks of Mudslides
A slow-moving rainstorm system settled over Southern California on Sunday, bringing a reprieve from a lengthy dry spell but also the risk of mudslides in areas scarred by this month’s…
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A look at the footprints of devestation – Orange County Register
Since Los Angeles County’s Santa Ana winds-fueled firestorms began Jan. 7, the Eaton and Palisades fires have consumed more than 37,000 acres of homes, businesses and landmarks in Altadena and…
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Trump’s LA visit steers clear of Altadena, Pasadena devastation from Eaton fire – Press Enterprise
As President Donald Trump on Friday, Jan. 24, surveyed the damage from the Palisades fire, about 40 miles northeast, in Altadena, glimmers of hope that he would pay a visit…
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LA County launches an office space sharing portal for businesses displaced by fires – Orange County Register
Businesses burned out by the wildfires in L.A. County have a portal to find other businesses offering free workspace. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in,…
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Containment jumps made in Hughes, Palisades fires as winds to make way for potentially wet weekend
Firefighters continued to gain control of fires burning near the Santa Clarita Valley and along the coast amid dry conditions — but Santa Ana winds were anticipated to subside on…
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Trump to Visit North Carolina and California, With Disaster Aid an Open Question
President Trump will take his first trip since returning to the White House on Friday to storm-ravaged North Carolina and California, which is suffering some of the most deadly and…
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President Trump’s first week of presidency includes a visit to Southern California – Orange County Register
The president raised the possibility of withholding aid to California unless the state changes its water policy. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here….
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President Trump again threatens to withhold disaster aid from California – Orange County Register
Trump, who will travel to Southern California on Friday, suggests tying funding to water management. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published:…
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LAFD helicopter pilots describe water drops, challenges of battling Palisades fire in high winds – Orange County Register
Dan Child and a copilot were coordinating aerial efforts to attack the Palisades fire the night of Jan. 7 when the winds became so strong they were struggling just to…
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This Claremont Colleges group is building air filters for those affected by Eaton Fire – Orange County Register
It was still winter break for the Claremont Colleges when the Palisades, Eaton and other wildfires broke out across Los Angeles County. Still, a small group of students, staff and…
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LA County Supervisors ask President Trump for wildfire aid. Will he answer yes, maybe or with conditions? – Orange County Register
How will Trump and the new Congress react when LA County Board of Supervisors asks them for federal dollars for fire victims? Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed?…
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Son fights for ‘justice’ for Chinese immigrant father who died in Eaton fire – Press Enterprise
Shaw Zhao got a call from his father around lunchtime on Jan. 7. He had booked a flight to Los Angeles for the next day, and his father, Zhi Feng…
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First-responders face mental health issues from L.A. wildfires
Mike McGrew estimates his family has more than 320 years of cumulative experience in police and firefighting work. His dad was chief of the Santa Barbara Fire Department. His grandfather…
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More progress made on Palisades, Eaton fires, as strong winds to hit again Monday – Orange County Register
Firefighters on Sunday continued to surround the deadly Palisades and Eaton fires, working ahead of yet another Santa Ana windstorm, this one expected to move into the region on Monday…
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