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Los Angeles
fromwww.dailynews.com
1 month ago

3 charged for filing false claims for Southern California wildfires to get disaster funds

Three individuals face charges for fraudulently claiming wildfire disaster funds meant for true victims, risking up to 30 years in prison.
#wildfire
California
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago

Breaking: Dividing Line St Yermo Fire reported in San Bernardino County on Feb. 18

A new wildfire named Dividing Line St Yermo was reported in San Bernardino County, CA, with no current information on containment or cause.
Los Angeles
fromSacramento Bee
1 month ago

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on March 8

A new wildfire named LAC-086246 has been reported in Los Angeles County, with undetermined cause and containment status.
California
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago

Breaking: Peaceful Fire reported in San Diego County on Feb. 26

A new wildfire named Peaceful Fire has been reported in San Diego County, with containment status and cause still unknown.
Los Angeles
fromSacramento Bee
1 month ago

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on March 29

A new wildfire, LAC-111900, was reported in Los Angeles County on March 29, 2025, with no containment or cause information available.
California
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago

Breaking: J1mtz Fire reported in Madera County on Feb. 27

A new wildfire, J1mtz, was reported in Madera County, California, but containment efforts and the cause remain undetermined.
California
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago

Breaking: Dividing Line St Yermo Fire reported in San Bernardino County on Feb. 18

A new wildfire named Dividing Line St Yermo was reported in San Bernardino County, CA, with no current information on containment or cause.
Los Angeles
fromSacramento Bee
1 month ago

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on March 8

A new wildfire named LAC-086246 has been reported in Los Angeles County, with undetermined cause and containment status.
California
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago

Breaking: Peaceful Fire reported in San Diego County on Feb. 26

A new wildfire named Peaceful Fire has been reported in San Diego County, with containment status and cause still unknown.
Los Angeles
fromSacramento Bee
1 month ago

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on March 29

A new wildfire, LAC-111900, was reported in Los Angeles County on March 29, 2025, with no containment or cause information available.
California
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago

Breaking: J1mtz Fire reported in Madera County on Feb. 27

A new wildfire, J1mtz, was reported in Madera County, California, but containment efforts and the cause remain undetermined.
more#wildfire
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Los Angeles brims with wildlife. But fires make it harder to survive.

The January fires devastated homes and ecosystems in the Santa Monica Mountains, displacing residents and severely impacting wildlife.
#wildfires
SF politics
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago

Congress considers tax relief for wildfire victims. Here's what the proposals would do

Bipartisan efforts aim to provide tax breaks for disaster victims, focusing on preventive measures against fires and floods.
Los Angeles
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Wildfires expose flaws in L.A.'s emergency alert systems

Emergency alert systems often fail during disasters, resulting in delayed notifications and confusing communication networks.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
LA real estate

Losing Your Home Close to Retirement Age: What to Consider Before You Sell or Rebuild

Older adults face unique challenges in rebuilding after devastating fires.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago
California

Allstate expects $1.1 billion in losses from Los Angeles fires

Allstate expects $1.1 billion loss from LA fires, yet reports 30% growth in quarterly net income due to reinsurance strategies.
fromSFGATE
3 months ago
SF real estate

L.A. Fire Victim Recalls Harrowing Escape From His Home of 49 Years and Faces Uncertain Rebuilding Process: 'It Was Like a War Zone'

The Landry family lost their home and all belongings in a devastating wildfire in Altadena, CA.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

A Bastion of Los Angeles Hippie Culture Survived the Flames

Topanga Canyon faces significant threats from wildfires, illustrating the challenges of preserving its unique cultural and ecological identity.
SF politics
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago

Congress considers tax relief for wildfire victims. Here's what the proposals would do

Bipartisan efforts aim to provide tax breaks for disaster victims, focusing on preventive measures against fires and floods.
Los Angeles
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Wildfires expose flaws in L.A.'s emergency alert systems

Emergency alert systems often fail during disasters, resulting in delayed notifications and confusing communication networks.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
LA real estate

Losing Your Home Close to Retirement Age: What to Consider Before You Sell or Rebuild

Older adults face unique challenges in rebuilding after devastating fires.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago
California

Allstate expects $1.1 billion in losses from Los Angeles fires

Allstate expects $1.1 billion loss from LA fires, yet reports 30% growth in quarterly net income due to reinsurance strategies.
fromSFGATE
3 months ago
SF real estate

L.A. Fire Victim Recalls Harrowing Escape From His Home of 49 Years and Faces Uncertain Rebuilding Process: 'It Was Like a War Zone'

The Landry family lost their home and all belongings in a devastating wildfire in Altadena, CA.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

A Bastion of Los Angeles Hippie Culture Survived the Flames

Topanga Canyon faces significant threats from wildfires, illustrating the challenges of preserving its unique cultural and ecological identity.
more#wildfires
LA real estate
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This nonprofit will deliver new, free homes to some L.A. fire victims

Ronald Dunlap and his wife lost their home in the Eaton Fire and face challenges in rebuilding due to underinsurance and rising home costs.
#wildfire-prevention
fromSacramento Bee
1 week ago
California

New prescribed fire started in Yuba County on April 17

The Camp Underburn prescribed burn was initiated in Yuba County to reduce wildfire risks.
fromSacramento Bee
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

New prescribed fire started in Trinity County on March 18

Prescribed fires like Coffee Creek Admin Piles help prevent catastrophic wildfires by managing forest health.
fromSacramento Bee
1 week ago
California

New prescribed fire started in Yuba County on April 17

The Camp Underburn prescribed burn was initiated in Yuba County to reduce wildfire risks.
fromSacramento Bee
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

New prescribed fire started in Trinity County on March 18

Prescribed fires like Coffee Creek Admin Piles help prevent catastrophic wildfires by managing forest health.
more#wildfire-prevention
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

EPA finishes first phase of Palisades, Eaton fire cleanup, removing 300 tons of hazardous waste

EPA completed hazardous debris removal in major California fire zones.
1,700 personnel worked to meet the debris clearance deadline amid challenging weather conditions.
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Update: Prescribed fire in Glenn County in Glenn County - Feb. 4 status

Prescribed fires are essential for ecological health and wildfire risk management.
fromtherealdeal.com
2 months ago
LA real estate

What NewMark Merrill's CEO thinks of fire rebuilding

Developers play a crucial role in rebuilding after the fire devastation in Los Angeles.
#disaster-relief
Miscellaneous
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Trump Is Threatening California in the Wrong Way

Trump's politicization of disaster relief distracts from essential reforms needed to prevent fire-related vulnerabilities.
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

California gets help from Mexico and Canada to deal with the L.A. fire emergency

Search-and-rescue efforts ongoing in Malibu following devastating fires, with international teams working to recover human remains and support local authorities.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

FEMA centers open amid anxiety over recovery from the Eaton, Palisades fires

FEMA disaster recovery centers are now open to assist those affected by the Eaton fire and provide pathways for federal assistance.
Federal aid is officially mobilized for the thousands affected by recent fire disasters in California.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Letters: Speaker Johnson shouldn't put conditions on fire relief

House Speaker Mike Johnson's conditional relief for fire victims is unfair given California's tax contributions and the scale of the disaster.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Trump Is Threatening California in the Wrong Way

Trump's politicization of disaster relief distracts from essential reforms needed to prevent fire-related vulnerabilities.
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

California gets help from Mexico and Canada to deal with the L.A. fire emergency

Search-and-rescue efforts ongoing in Malibu following devastating fires, with international teams working to recover human remains and support local authorities.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

FEMA centers open amid anxiety over recovery from the Eaton, Palisades fires

FEMA disaster recovery centers are now open to assist those affected by the Eaton fire and provide pathways for federal assistance.
Federal aid is officially mobilized for the thousands affected by recent fire disasters in California.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Letters: Speaker Johnson shouldn't put conditions on fire relief

House Speaker Mike Johnson's conditional relief for fire victims is unfair given California's tax contributions and the scale of the disaster.
more#disaster-relief
#climate-change
OMG science
fromAxios
3 months ago

Climate change made LA fires far more likely, study shows

Climate change increases the likelihood of fires in Los Angeles due to worsening drought and weather conditions.
fromtime.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Los Angeles Fires Expose the Problem With American Conservation Policy

Forest conservation practices are crucial to addressing the ongoing fires in California and require reevaluation due to climate change.
OMG science
fromAxios
3 months ago

Climate change made LA fires far more likely, study shows

Climate change increases the likelihood of fires in Los Angeles due to worsening drought and weather conditions.
fromtime.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Los Angeles Fires Expose the Problem With American Conservation Policy

Forest conservation practices are crucial to addressing the ongoing fires in California and require reevaluation due to climate change.
more#climate-change
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Conan O'Brien will 'respect the moment' as Oscars host amid L.A. fires

This year's Oscars will reflect sensitivity to recent fires in Southern California.
#natural-disasters
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
Los Angeles

Elias: Any blame for L.A. fires mainly belongs to bad choices decades ago

False information about the fire in California by politicians distracts from the real contributing factors.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
California

Trump criticizes L.A. fire response in inaugural address, plans to visit California Friday

President Trump criticized the government's response to crises, particularly the fires in California, during his inauguration.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
New York City

As Colleagues, He Thought She Was Beautiful. So He Played the Long Game.

Kendyl Klein and Benjamin DiGiulio had to scramble for a new wedding venue after a fire forced them to cancel their original plans.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
Los Angeles

Elias: Any blame for L.A. fires mainly belongs to bad choices decades ago

False information about the fire in California by politicians distracts from the real contributing factors.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
California

Trump criticizes L.A. fire response in inaugural address, plans to visit California Friday

President Trump criticized the government's response to crises, particularly the fires in California, during his inauguration.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
New York City

As Colleagues, He Thought She Was Beautiful. So He Played the Long Game.

Kendyl Klein and Benjamin DiGiulio had to scramble for a new wedding venue after a fire forced them to cancel their original plans.
more#natural-disasters
Los Angeles
fromSacramento Bee
3 months ago

Duo caught posing as firefighters in truck during devastating Los Angeles fires, cops say

Two individuals were arrested for impersonating firefighters and attempting to enter an evacuation zone during the California fires.
#trump-visit
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

Trump to survey Los Angeles fire devastation after criticizing response

Trump to visit LA to survey wildfire damage while criticizing the state's response and linking federal aid to water policy changes.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

Firefighters make significant progress on containment of wildfires, as recovery efforts continue

Firefighters are making progress in containing major fires in Los Angeles, aided by favorable weather conditions.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Trump to survey Los Angeles fire devastation after criticizing response

Trump to visit LA to survey wildfire damage while criticizing the state's response and linking federal aid to water policy changes.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Firefighters make significant progress on containment of wildfires, as recovery efforts continue

Firefighters are making progress in containing major fires in Los Angeles, aided by favorable weather conditions.
more#trump-visit
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

LA fires reveal Democrat-run California's ridiculous number of catastrophes

California's progressive policies significantly contributed to LA's wildfire disaster, exacerbating damages projected at over $250 billion.
LAFD's inefficiency and budget cuts led to inadequate responses and compromised firefighting capabilities.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago
Real estate

All the ways the wildfires could make LA housing more expensive

The ongoing fires will reshape LA's insurance landscape, driving up costs and limiting options for homeowners.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

How Will L.A. Rebuild? Tubbs Fire Recovery in Wine Country Offers Clues.

The Williamsons' collection is a metaphor for resilience amidst loss and the long recovery journey faced by wildfire survivors.
#insurance-issues
LA real estate
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Parts of LA Are Not Going to Be Habitable

The disastrous fires in Los Angeles County expose vulnerabilities for low-income families amid rising housing challenges and insurance crises.
California
fromKqed
2 months ago

Fire Survivors Face Uncertain Future In Altadena | KQED

Homeowners whose properties survived California fires face significant recovery challenges despite their initial relief.
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago
California

'California Is Like a Driver That's Had Five Car Accidents'

Fires in Los Angeles are under control, but future occurrences are inevitable without significant changes to fire preparedness and insurance.
LA real estate
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Parts of LA Are Not Going to Be Habitable

The disastrous fires in Los Angeles County expose vulnerabilities for low-income families amid rising housing challenges and insurance crises.
California
fromKqed
2 months ago

Fire Survivors Face Uncertain Future In Altadena | KQED

Homeowners whose properties survived California fires face significant recovery challenges despite their initial relief.
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago
California

'California Is Like a Driver That's Had Five Car Accidents'

Fires in Los Angeles are under control, but future occurrences are inevitable without significant changes to fire preparedness and insurance.
more#insurance-issues
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

$10.24 a day to risk their lives and a lot of pride: incarcerated LA firefighters speak out

Incarcerated firefighters play a crucial role in battling devastating wildfires in California, highlighting the controversial reliance on prison labor.
The extreme conditions faced by these firefighters are emotionally challenging and physically demanding.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

'Medicine for the heart': North Bay donation drive for LA fire victims gets big response

A grassroots donation effort is gaining momentum in the North Bay to support wildfire victims in Southern California.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Will California insurance reforms be enough to stop insurers from leaving?

California is facing an increasing crisis in homeowners insurance exacerbated by recent fires, with fears of insurers withdrawing from the market.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

Inspections of fire-damaged homes are less than halfway done. Here's how to check your home's status

Firefighters battle ongoing fires while residents await inspection results and recovery information to assess damage to their homes.
Los Angeles
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Los Angeles braces for strong winds amid fire risk DW 01/15/2025

The Santa Ana winds are exacerbating fire risks in California, leading to mandatory evacuations and significant firefighting challenges.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Ventura County Braces for Dangerous Fire Conditions Through Wednesday

Ventura County is facing ongoing fire threats after a recent catastrophic fire, highlighting the community's need for preparedness and vigilance.
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