Emily Guerin
Former Correspondent, LAist Studios
(she/her)
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Two people died in the largest wildfire state history. The mudslides have killed far more. How come? Experts say it's a combination of perceived threat and 'disaster burnout.' -
City Atty. Mike Feuer alleges the companies are illegally treating their drivers as independent contractors, not employees, to boost their bottom line.
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It's been a hazy shade of winter in Southern California. Thursday is the 11th straight day that you can't burn wood in your fireplace.
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Thousands of older adults are dying prematurely every year from breathing air that meets federal safety standards, but is somewhat polluted.
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Scientists say it depends on two things: how much it rains, and how soon the area burns again in another wildfire.
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Rich Thompson works 12-hour days to answer the question everyone wants to know: when, exactly, will the Santa Ana winds start blowing?
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Ventura County officials say their tough approach to fire prevention has saved countless homes in previous wildfires. The Thomas Fire changed all that.
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But the death rate is slowing down thanks to the wet winter.
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KPCC journalists are covering the fires burning across Southern California and are working hard to answer community members' questions.
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Ventura residents never thought wildfire would upend the sense of security and stability they had placed in their neighborhoods until flames were at the door.
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