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Philanthropic funds helped purchase a burned lot that used to have 14 rental units. Supporters hope the project can be a model for rebuilding equitably for renters.
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Extreme conditions helped drive the fast-moving fires that destroyed thousands of homes in the Pacific Palisades and Altadena.
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An Assembly bill by John Harabedian aims to speed up housing recovery after the L.A. fires through a state-led task force.
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Big Bear’s internet-famous bald eagle couple are getting another shot at parenthood.
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Nearly 1-in-3 Californians live in the wildland-urban interface. And when fires sweep through it, they often leave destruction.
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An economist's harrowing escape from fire and her big ideas to rescue California from its insurance doom spiral.
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The closures affect approximately 9 miles of the L.A. County coastline.
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The EPA has created two sites in L.A. County to start receiving hazardous household materials for processing.
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And are you safe if you live farther away? There’s no magic answer to these questions, but we break down what we know.
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School officials are scrambling to find an alternate site for its campus while trying to support families, nearly half of whom lost their homes in the fire.
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Fire danger is at critical levels in the areas, which aren’t scheduled to reopen until Feb. 1.
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Malibu schools were also closed for the day amid worries about conditions.
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Citing the L.A. fires, Trump directed federal agencies to “immediately take actions to override” water operations and environmental rules. But the water mostly serves Central Valley farms.
Researchers say they believe they've documented the first known death from alpha-gal syndrome — a red meat allergy caused by tick bites.
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We talked to experts and looked at the fine print to better understand the utility's payout plan for Eaton Fire survivors.Listen 0:51
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The Ventura County Fire Department determined that a tractor fire was rekindled by strong winds, sparking a fire that destroyed 243 structures in November 2024.Listen 0:47
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Federal tax credits for home electrification upgrades will expire on Dec. 31.
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The park has been closed for the last 10 months because of damage from the Palisades Fire.
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For decades, Californians could rely on the federal government for help. “The modern era of emergency management … is forever changing,” a state official says.Listen 0:47
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The city is in the process of taking over about 6 acres of land where the local little league plays.
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Despite the slowdown, the city is planning to spend millions on repairing infrastructure.
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An LAPD after-action report lists arrests and reports of crime, and also documents and makes recommendations on the department’s challenges in responding to the disaster.Listen 0:38
