Gov. Gavin Newsom of California and members of the Los Angeles City Council took steps to prevent property speculation and evictions, as concerns grow that […]
Tag: Fires and Firefighters
Families Struggle to Access the Palisades Fire Evacuation Zone
One woman hoped to salvage her father’s vintage music records from his coastal home. Another was desperate to see that her house was still standing. […]
What Caused the Palisades Fire? The Site of the Ignition Point Holds Clues
The ridge high above Los Angeles is filled with clues. There are shattered pieces of electrical equipment, and a grove of madrone blackened by fire. […]
Elon Musk Sends Cybertrucks to Aid L.A. Wildfires After Criticism of Response
Elon Musk has a history of involving himself, often controversially, in crises. In recent years, the billionaire has promised to fund fixes to contaminated water […]
A Close Brush With Loss for a Community That Knows It Well
John Ward and his wife, Dawn Holder, were already packed and ready to go on Tuesday afternoon. The fire was then a 30-minute drive away, […]
Newsom Suspends State Environmental Rules for Rebuilding After Fires
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a broad executive order that aims to make it easier to rebuild after the fires by suspending California’s costly and […]
Before Taking Office, L.A.’s Mayor Said She Would Not Go Abroad
After the first rally in her campaign for mayor of Los Angeles in 2021, Karen Bass spoke candidly about what she saw as a potential […]
‘Will Pay Any Amount:’ Private Firefighters Are in Demand in L.A.
Monument Street, which cuts through the center of Pacific Palisades, tells two starkly different stories of the fire that has engulfed the community. On one […]
An Expert Explains Palisades Fire’s Behavior
The Palisades fire continues to challenge firefighters. The fire’s northern edge is the area of biggest concern, from Mandeville Canyon on the northeastern side to […]
Stronger Santa Ana Winds to Return, With ‘Extreme’ Upgrade Possible
Winds picked up again early on Sunday across Southern California, reaching close to 70 miles an hour near the western and eastern San Gabriel Mountains […]