Multiple lawsuits were filed Jan. 13 in Los Angeles Superior Court against electric utility company Southern California Edison (SCE), accusing the company of causing one of the two major fires burning in Southern California. The lawsuits alleged the company failed to de-energize its power lines, sparking the Eaton fire, which has burned more than 14,000 […]
DEK: American, Southwest, United Airlines, and other carriers are waiving flight transfer periods for up to two weeks, but expect air traffic to occur sooner rather than later. As wildfires continue in greater Los Angeles, with 70-miles-per-hour winds fueling fire damage approximately the size of San Francisco, air travelers are getting a break from major […]
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced a series of tax relief measures for businesses and individuals affected by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles County. According to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA), taxpayers in Los Angeles County will receive an automatic three-month extension for tax filing deadlines. This extension applies to […]
Rory Sykes, a former child star who was born blind and had cerebral palsy, died Wednesday as Los Angeles wildfires approached his home but he refused to leave, his mother said. “It is with great sadness that I have to announce the death of my beautiful son @Rorysykes to the Malibu fires yesterday,” Shelley Sykes […]
As devastating wildfires blaze through several parts of Los Angeles, Hollywood celebrities are coming out to help those affected by the disaster. Since Jan. 7, six blazes broke out, burning through an estimated 40,000 acres and destroying over 12,300 buildings so far. Predicted winds failed to materialize on Sunday, allowing firefighters to gain some control […]
Los Angeles officials warned the public about possible price gouging and other scams as two deadly and destructive fires continued to burn in the county Jan. 13. Residents remained evacuated throughout the region, with thousands having lost their homes and businesses. Despite firefighters putting their lives on the lines, some criminals are looking at this […]
The National Weather Service’s Los Angeles page screams “Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS)” in hot pink letters against a gray background. It’s a rare warning aimed at seizing attention ahead of extreme wildfire risk that’s predicted to start in southern California at 4 a.m. Tuesday. PDS warnings were first used to warn of tornado outbreaks in […]
After making some progress battling wildfires that destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people in the Los Angeles area, firefighters are preparing for the return of dangerous winds that could reignite the flames on Monday. Follow here for the latest updates: Lawsuit Claims Utility’s Equipment Sparked the Eaton Fire A lawsuit filed […]
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday evening announced the state will deploy an additional 1,000 National Guard members to deal with wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area for the past week. With the move, more than 2,500 National Guard members are now involved in the firefighting efforts, his office said. The remainder of the deployment […]
As the fire roared down a hillside toward their Altadena home, Vanessa Prata and her parents hurried to pack their car. They focused on saving irreplaceable items, like family photographs and a baby doll from Vanessa’s childhood. But they didn’t leave. Instead, the Pratas have remained in their family home of 27 years, which is […]
LOS ANGELES—Firefighters scrambled Sunday to make further progress against wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed 24 people in the Los Angeles area as forecasters again warned of dangerous weather with the return of strong winds this week. At least 16 people were missing, and authorities said that number was expected to rise. […]
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced an executive order on Jan. 12 that focuses on rebuilding as the Los Angeles area burns from multiple wildfires. Newsom spoke with NBC News’s Jacob Soboroff on “Meet the Press” about the executive order, which will target price gouging and halt environmental regulation related to “projects to repair, restore, demolish, […]
Actor James Woods announced on Jan. 10 that his Pacific Palisades home miraculously survived the devastating Los Angeles wildfires that destroyed much of his neighborhood and left parts of the city looking like the set of a war movie. Scores of residents have returned to their still-smoldering neighborhoods, even as the threat of new fires […]
The Walt Disney Company has pledged to donate $15 million to help fight the fires that have scorched the Los Angeles area and rebuild the city. The company is one among dozens of companies donating to firefighting and rebuilding efforts. Others include Apple and the NFL. The Los Angeles fires that broke out on Jan. […]
LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office confirmed the death toll from the wildfires ravaging the area has risen to 16. The total of confirmed fatalities stands at 16 victims, and the cases remain under investigation. Five of the deaths were attributed to the Palisades Fire, and 11 resulted from the Eaton Fire, the […]
LOS ANGELES—As the punishing winds that fueled the deadly fires in the Los Angeles region have eased, members of the sports community are beginning to deal with the fallout. Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick said Friday his family lost its rented home in the fire in Pacific Palisades this week. “I’m not sure I’ve […]
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday demanded an independent investigation into water supply issues as multiple fires continue to burn in southern California. Newsom directed state water and fire officials to examine the causes of lost water supply and water pressure during the fires. Questions have been raised over the region’s water supply as firefighters struggled […]
The high school where Brian De Palma brought Stephen King’s “Carrie” to life, Will Rogers’ ranch house and a motel owned by William Randolph Hearst are among some of the famous structures that have been damaged or destroyed by the California wildfires. Los Angeles is a town full of landmarks, thanks to its co-starring role […]
LOS ANGELES—The NFL has moved the Rams’ wild-card playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings to Arizona after days of devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area. The game will be played Monday night at State Farm Stadium, the home of the Arizona Cardinals, in suburban Glendale. The league announced the decision Thursday, a few hours […]
