Los Angeles, wildfire

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Feb. 24
First discovered: 3:34 a.m. Feb. 24 A new wildfire was reported today at 3:34 a.m. in Los Angeles County. The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.
California governor asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for Los Angeles wildfire relief
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover from January’s devastating wildfires.
Quick rebuild sought after Los Angeles wildfires, but same risks threaten new disasters
A similar program was implemented in 2017 in Houston after Hurricane Harvey caused $125 billion in damage. Rather than rebuild in flood plains, the city used federal dollars to buy out more than 400 homeowners, demolished the properties and used the land for flood control.
Best things to do this week in Los Angeles and Southern California: February 24 - 27
Cambodian Rock Band' opens East West Players' new season, LAFC takes on Colorado, a new exhibit about native ecology and fire at UCLA’s Fowler Museum, and more of the best things to do.
Newsom requests nearly $40 billion in disaster aid following Los Angeles wildfires
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) sent a letter to members of Congress requesting nearly $40 billion in funding to rebuild communities after wildfires devastated the Pacific Palisades and Altadena neighborhoods of Los Angeles.
Flood Risk May Surpass Wildfire Risk in California By 2025, Adding To Home Insurance Costs
KEY TAKEAWAYS The recent L.A. wildfires have destroyed critical vegetation, which typically absorbs rainfall and prevents ...
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NHL, Kings host ‘phenomenal’ charity game for Los Angeles wildfire first responders
First responders were the first players introduced for each team, the firemen wearing their helmets onto the ice. Actor Ben ...
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Brokers and agents navigate "chaotic" aftermath of Los Angeles wildfires
Nearly two months after destructive wildfires broke out in the Pacific Palisades, Altadena, and Los Angeles and Ventura ...
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fires Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, citing her response to Palisades wildfire
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced Friday she has fired Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley for her actions ...
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass removes LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley over handling of Palisades fire
Bass has appointed former Chief Deputy Ronnie Villanueva as interim fire chief. Villanueva served with the LAFD for 41 years ...
Los Angeles Mayor Removes Fire Chief, Blaming Her for Lack of Preparation
Mayor Karen Bass criticized Kristin Crowley for sending firefighters home before a blaze devastated the Pacific Palisades ...
Walters: Should fossil fuel companies be forced to pay for Los Angeles wildfire losses?
A proposal by state Sen. Scott Wiener creates a new wrinkle in four interrelated issues: climate change, the future of ...
California releases fire hazard maps for 17 more counties including San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Yolo
California officials on Monday released another set of county maps rating the likelihood and severity of wildfires as part of an executive order by Gov. Gavin Newsom signed earlier this month.