Fake firefighter at L.A. fire is onetime arsonist from Oregon, police say
The fire truck pulled up to a checkpoint Saturday morning near where emergency workers were sifting through the wreckage caused ...
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First-responders face mental health issues from L.A. wildfires
Mike McGrew estimates his family has more than 320 years of cumulative experience in police and firefighting work.His dad was ...
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As L.A. fire victims rebuild, let’s make safety the first priority
Fires are still burning, ominous wind warnings abound, and in ravaged communities, residents are searching the rubble for possessions and ...
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5 major banks offer mortgage relief in fire-ravaged L.A. areas, Newsom says
Five major banks are offering homeowners up to three months of mortgage payment relief in areas devastated by the Southern ...
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Free child care provides safe space for kids affected by L.A. fires
Squeals of joy can be heard from the playground at Eagle Rock Recreation Center. A group of 30 children is ...
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Steve Soboroff to lead L.A.’s wildfire rebuilding effort
Former police commission President Steve Soboroff will lead the city’s wildfire rebuilding effort, Mayor Karen Bass said Friday afternoon. Soboroff, ...
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Commentary: Ashes still drifting through L.A. are a valuable reminder
Ashes are not the stuff of life.I learned that in August 2023 from a mortician preparing to cremate my mother. ...
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Amid the firestorm, all around L.A., signs of gratitude, love appear
The messages are simple: “Thank you First Responders,” “God Bless LAFD,” “Stay Safe,” “We Love You L.A.”All around the city, ...
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L.A. County D.A. hires special prosecutor for police misconduct
The L.A. County Board of Supervisors approved the hiring of a new special prosecutor to look into police misconduct cases ...
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Whiplash: How Big Swings in Precipitation Fueled the L.A. Fires
Daniel Swain studies extreme events. A climate scientist with joint appointments at UCLA and the National Center for Atmospheric Research, ...
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