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LA’s Olympic venues were spared by wildfires, but the city’s rebuild could impact the Games’ runup
The devastation wrought by the deadly wildfires that ravaged sections of Los Angeles have left an indelible imprint on the...
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Homes were burning and roads already jammed when Pacific Palisades evacuation order came, AP finds
The first evacuation order covering neighborhoods closest to the start of the devastating Pacific Palisades wildfire didn't come until about...
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Chamber opens office to SBA for impacted business, homeowners
To assist residents and business owners that have been impacted by the Palisades Fire and other Los Angeles County wildfires,...
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Health Officer Issues Order for Safe Removal, Transport, and Disposal of Fire Debris
The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued a new order in preparation for fire recovery operations and to ensure...
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LA wildfire response from California lawmakers: Lots of ideas, few details
Expediting homeowner insurance claims. Fast-tracking rebuilds. Ensuring fire aid for undocumented immigrants. Boosting penalties for arsonists. As wildfires continue to...
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As wildfires linger, focus turns to rebuilding Los Angeles’ leveled neighborhoods
Staggered after one of the most destructive natural disasters in Southern California history, thousands of heartbroken families, burned-out business owners...
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Fire related fraudsters will get burned by new State focus on criminal claims
California officials announced an aggressive effort to combat insurance fraud targeting wildfire survivors in Los Angeles County on Friday, including...
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Murder suspect identified but still at large
The Santa Monica Police Department has identified Fabian Mendez (Male Hispanic, 6’3”, 280 pounds, tattoos on forearms including “Zamora” in...
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Smoke inhalation, starvation just the start for wildlife during Palisades Fire
Local Palisades Fire relief efforts around animals have prioritized household pets, but there is still an entire animal kingdom left...
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Malibu schools closed due to fire are aiming for Tuesday return
While students in Santa Monica are reacclimatizing to school settings, the Malibu contingent is still stuck at home due to...
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