Power lines and wildfires: Experts say communities can be better protected, at a high cost
No official causes yet for LA fires, but utilities have a deadly history of sparking blazes. Cut the power and bury the lines, some experts say.
L.A. Fires: Progress in Southern California containment efforts as winds weaken
Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed more than two dozen people. Weaker winds enabled firefighters to make inroads ...
LA Mayor Karen Bass’ office hit with scandals over hush money, bribes and accusations of ‘legalized corruption’
Corruption is ingrained in Los Angeles,” said Jamie Court, president of Consumer Watchdog, a non-profit public interest group ...
Containment of Palisades Fire Rises to 31%, Some Evacuations Lifted
The deadly Palisades Fire was 27% contained Friday as a much-feared Santa Ana wind event wound down without dramatically ...
California Drinking Water Notices: Full List of LA Areas Under Warnings
A number of water systems across Los Angeles have been compromised as a result of the wildfires, making water not safe to drink.
Inside L.A.’s desperate battle for water as the Palisades fire exploded
When fire hydrants ran dry, the L.A. Department of Water and Power struggled to get water where needed. The utility's ...
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Congressman: CA blocked LADWP fire-hardening project to protect now-burned plant
Congressman Kevin Kiley has introduced a bill to Congress that would strip the California Coastal Commission of much of its powers, citing its recent blocking of ...
Unburned home in Pacific Palisades is damaged by landslide, highlighting new risk in wildfire zones
Fierce winds and devastating wildfires have shifted land in the burn areas of the Eaton and Palisades fires, raising the risk of mudslides and debris flows.
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Cheat sheet: Everything LA residents need to know about water advisories
As the wildfires in L.A. continue to burn, is it safe to shower? Wash dishes? What if you used tap water by accident? Here’s ...
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For LA water issues, misinformation spreads nearly as fast as the wildfires
False or misleading claims have emerged amid general criticism about California’s water management sparked by the fierce Los ...
Pacific Palisades residents sue Los Angeles department of water and power
A group of Pacific Palisades residents and businesses impacted by the Palisades Fire has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles ...