Wildfire disaster proves why 'competence,' not party, matters in electing leaders: L.A. Times owner
Los Angeles Times owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong argued that the handling of the LA wildfires proves that leaders must be chosen based on competence, not politics.
Los Angeles Mayor faces criticism for overseas trip, budget cuts as wildfires rage
As Los Angeles faces its most destructive fire, Mayor Bass is criticized for an overseas trip and prior budget cuts impacting firefighting efforts
LA Times owner rips Mayor Karen Bass for slashing fire department budget: ‘A bad call’
The billionaire owner of the Los Angeles Times blasted the city’s mayor, Democrat Karen Bass, for her “poor planning” and “poor judgment” in slashing the budget for the fire department, which has been hamstrung while trying to contain the wildfires that have devastated entire neighborhoods.
LA Times owner blames mayor for cutting fire department budget ahead of wildfires: 'Competence matters'
Los Angeles Times owner Dr. Pat Soon-Shiong remarked how Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass cut the fire department’s budget prior to the ongoing Palisades fires.
Los Angeles cut $17.5M from fire department budget months before deadly fires
Seven months before the uncontrolled Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, the city's fire department budget for this fiscal year was cut by more than $17.5 million, records show.
LA fire chief warned Mayor Karen Bass last month that budget cuts would impact department’s ability to fight wildfires
Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley warned Mayor Karen Bass just weeks ago that the nearly $18 million slashed from the fire department’s budget would impact its response to emergencies like this week’s deadly wildfires.
Here's how to care for your eyes, sinuses and skin during a wildfire
Wildfires can irritate our sinuses, skin and eyes. Here's how to care for each when it's smoky out from wind and wildfires.
As L.A. Wildfire Damages Hit $20 Billion Estimate, Insurers Slump
Raymond James sees insured losses in the range of $11 billion to $17.5 billion and said the disaster could become the ...
Here's how to help wildfire victims as California blazes explode in size
Strong Santa Ana winds are fueling multiple wildfires across Southern California, forcing thousands of residents to flee from ...
After an unprecedented four-day wildfire siege, L.A. firefighters make progress against Palisades, Eaton fires
Ten confirmed deaths and more than 9,000 structures have been damaged or destroyed and more than 150,000 people remain under ...
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What to Do if Your Home Is Destroyed or Damaged in a Wildfire
If your property was affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, here's how you can submit an insurance claim.
‘LA Strong’ logo and custom shirts unveiled to aid Los Angeles wildfire recovery efforts
Los Angeles sports organizations are uniting to launch an “LA Strong” custom logo and apparel line that will raise money for ...
Los Angeles Wildfire Death Toll Expected to Rise; Firefighters Race to Contain Blazes
Dangerous conditions are expected to persist through Friday before a slight lull in flame-fanning winds potentially gives ...
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Spectrum Opens Wi-Fi Hotspots Across Los Angeles to Aid Wildfire Survivors
Spectrum, a regional ISP under Charter Communications, opened up over 35,000 Wi-Fi hotspots in the Los Angeles area for ...
NBC’s Jacob Soboroff finds the burnt-out home where he grew up, as wildfire stories turn personal
The rows of burnt-out homes were shocking enough, until NBC News' Jacob Soboroff came upon the Pacific Palisades house where ...
Disney donates $15 million to Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts
The Disney donation will support organizations providing essential services, recovery efforts and rebuilding support.
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Jan. 10
A new wildfire was reported today at 3:52 p.m. in Los Angeles County. The wildfire has been burning on private land.
California wildfire insurance chaos, dumping DEI and IRS tax season
A wild week on Wall Street included a selloff of insurance stocks as wildfires raged in California, tough talk from President ...