Wildfire Updates is a new newsletter from LAist, PBS SoCal, KCRW and CalMatters that helps Southern Californians make sense of our catastrophic wildfires.
What to expect
This newsletter helps people who have been affected by the wildfires, from those who’ve lost homes and livelihoods, to people who want to connect with their neighbors and understand what comes next.
We take our inspiration from Fred Rogers, who famously advised his young audience members to “look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping."
Where can I find temporary housing? How do I talk to children about the fires? Who makes decisions about what is rebuilt and where? How do I maintain my mental health?
We’ll help guide you through these questions and more.
Wildfire Updates
Get the latest news on the fires in Southern California, resources available, and information on how you can help and connect with others.
Our newest Climate and Environment stories
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Debate continues about zone zero, the California rules nearing the finish line that would regulate what can be planted and stored within 5 feet of millions of homes. -
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife seized what they say appears to be at least nine rhino horns and thousands of pieces of elephant ivory from an L.A. County business. -
A new study addresses the question, concluding that climate change increased the likelihood of the fires and boosted the amount of land that burned. -
About 5,000 more plants will be installed this fall, officials say, blanketing what will become a nearly 1-acre wildlife habitat. -
You may be able to see the Orionid meteor shower from darker pockets of the Southern California suburbs, but the desert and mountains will offer the best viewing. -
Most survivors of January's fires face a massive gap in the money they need to rebuild, and funding to help is moving too slowly or nonexistent.
