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.
California asks US Congress for £31 billion for Los Angeles wildfire relief
California Governor Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly 40 billion dollars (£31.67 billion) in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover
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 Asks for Nearly $40 Billion in Federal Aid to Help Los Angeles Rebuild After Wildfires
Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area after January's devastating wildfires.
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 ...
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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 ...
‘Disaster amnesia’: The Los Angeles wildfires revealed a deeper, more vicious cycle that has plagued California for decades
The secret is out, but the charred remains of LA neighborhoods still might not be enough to change the Golden State’s ...
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.
Flood Risk May Surpass Wildfire Risk in California By 2025, Adding To Home Insurance Costs
The wildfires in California may hurt homeowners for decades as they heighten the risk of floods, forcing owners to shell out ...
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 ...
California rules will require more fire resistant homes in Palisades, Altadena
Most fire victims who opt to rebuild their homes will likely have to upgrade roofs, gutters, attic vents, windows, doors, ...
Walters: Los Angeles wildfires intensify political jousting over home insurance premiums
The horrendously destructive and deadly Los Angeles wildfires erupted in January just as Insurance Commissioner Ricardo ...