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Wildfire Updates
As wildfires continue to impact our communities, LAist, PBS SoCal, KCRW, and CalMatters have come together to deliver free, reliable local news and updates. Daily to start. Less frequent as conditions improve.
Wildfire Updates is a new newsletter from LAist, PBS SoCal, KCRW and CalMatters that helps Southern Californians make sense of our catastrophic wildfires.
LAist’s Wildfire Coverage
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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. -
The program will provide paid career opportunities and financial aid to people affected by the January fires. -
Jonathan Rinderknecht has pleaded not guilty to arson, among other crimes related to the destructive and deadly January fire. -
A new bill sponsored by Sens. Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla would explore landmark respiratory protections to shield wildland firefighters from dangerous wildfire smoke. -
The family of Stacey Darden, who died in the fire, says she got the warnings too late. -
Customers say the state’s largest private insurer is delaying and denying legitimate claims.
