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Local governments shift from emergency response to cleanup and prevention efforts
With the flames largely extinguished, governments throughout Los Angeles are adapting to the new reality with a host of policies...
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Wildfire victims can now sign up for Army-organized debris removal
Owners of property destroyed in any of the region’s devastating wildfires can now opt-in to government debris removal programs as...
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Governor Newsom announces ‘LA Rises’ initiative to rebuild Los Angeles after devastating wildfires
Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday unveiled LA Rises, a private-sector initiative aimed at accelerating the recovery and rebuilding of Los...
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Legal battle looms as Trump orders a funding freeze during a review of federal grants and loans
The White House is pausing federal grants and loans starting Tuesday as President Donald Trump's administration begins an across-the-board ideological...
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New council looks to make good on campaign promises for government reform
The Santa Monica City Council is kicking off the new year with a focus on reforming its own policies. Council...
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Arminé Chaparyan appointed director of Community Development
City Manager David White has announced Arminé Chaparyan will become the new director of the Community Development Department, bringing more...
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Trump proposes ‘getting rid of FEMA’ while touring disaster areas
President Donald Trump surveyed disaster zones in California and North Carolina on Friday and said he was considering "getting rid...
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California will spend $2.5 billion to help the Los Angeles area recover from wildfires
California will spend $2.5 billion to help the Los Angeles area recover from recent deadly wildfires under a relief package...
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Trump targets California water policy as he prepares to tour LA fire damage
President Donald Trump is criticizing California water policy as he prepares to tour wildfire damage in Los Angeles. Since the...
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FEMA aid continues as fire victims need new documents to access help
Federal and state officials have established procedures for Los Angeles County wildfire victims to replace vital documents lost in the...
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