California officials announced an aggressive effort to combat insurance fraud targeting wildfire survivors in Los Angeles County on Friday, including extended service hours and fraud prevention workshops.
The wildfires burning in Southern California are a catastrophic disaster, disrupting services and operations for many organizations – including the Postal Service’s ability to deliver mail and packages – across the Los Angeles region.
By TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press Reeling from destructive wildfires, including the deadliest in California history, state lawmakers in 2020 passed new requirements for clearing combustible materials like dead plants and wooden furniture within 5 feet (1.
Local Palisades Fire relief efforts around animals have prioritized household pets, but there is still an entire animal kingdom left in ruin. As of Wednesday afternoon, the Palisades Fire had burned through nearly 24,
Two California Democrats reintroduced legislation Tuesday requiring a federal study of wildfire insurance coverage, as fires continue to rage across Los Angeles County. Rep. Maxine Waters, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee,
Typically, the phrase “the show must go on” applies to small inconveniences, like an actor having a headache or a busted light fixture. Never has the phrase been as literal as this month for Westside theater productions.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Thursday that his office has opened multiple investigations into price gouging amid the Los Angeles fires, creating a new Disaster Relief Task Force to tackle what he called "unconscionable" exploitation of evacuees.
As devastating fires in Los Angeles show signs of stabilizing, officials are warning of new Santa Ana winds forecast for next week while working to give exhausted firefighters much-needed rest after one of the region's most intense wind events in recent memory.
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By Alastair Bland As much of Los Angeles smolders, wind warnings return and fire crews stand guard, scientists say almost unprecedented climatic conditions throughout Southern California led up to the disaster.
As Los Angeles residents flee devastating fires, some landlords are dramatically hiking rental prices, prompting investigations and warnings from officials.
As fires continue to burn across Los Angeles, several utilities have declared their drinking water unsafe until extensive testing can prove otherwise. A warmer, drier climate means wildfires are getting worse,
AM Santa Monica Police Department officers responded to the intersection of Ocean Ave and California Ave in response to a call of a hit-and-run of a department employee. Northbound California toward Pacific Coast Highway is closed to vehicular traffic and only accessible by emergency vehicles.
Thursday, January 9th Type of Incident: Traffic Stop – Evacuation Area Location: 10th Street / Carlyle Suspect(s): Dorantes, Miguel Angel (May-07-2002), Pacheco Magana, Dominic (Sep-30-2006) At 4:39 PM,
The Emotional Cost of the Palisades Fire" highlights the emotional toll on residents, facing grief, trauma, and anxiety from loss, displacement, & uncertainty.
As firefighters gain a modicum of containment over the region’s raging wildfires, air quality has improved slightly but residents close to the fires or anyone who can smell smoke should still take precautions when going outside.
Bike shops and rideshare services are aiding evacuees by offering free rides and bike rentals to help those displaced by wildfires with transportation needs.
Area hospitals stay operational to care for fire-related injuries, ensuring treatment for burns, smoke inhalation, and other wildfire-related health issues.
The Palisades Fire poses a serious threat to ocean health, causing pollution and long-term ecological damage during and after the wildfire's devastating impact.
including the Super Bowl, World Cup soccer, NBA Finals, four major golf tournaments and U.S. Open tennis championships. He graduated from Santa Monica High School in 1966 and UC Berkeley with a B.A. in journalistic studies in 1971.
Now comes a new wave of radical concepts, including the disappearance of “60 feet, 6 inches” — a fixture of the game since 1893. In the Atlantic League, starting Aug. 3 with the second half of its season,
IRVINE — Crean Lutheran High’s girls basketball team served notice Wednesday, April 14 that it will be ready for the new playoff divisions this spring. Junior guard Taylor Feldman scored 39 points and sophomore forward Maya Bland added 21 rebounds as the host Saints defeated visiting Bonita of La Verne 58-47 in a nonleague game between CIF Division 2AA contenders.
Linfield Christian at Aquinas, 7 p.m. Western Christian at Ontario Christian, 7 p.m. Palos Verdes at Culver City, 7 p.m. Peninsula at Mira Costa, 7 p.m. Redondo at Santa Monica, 5 p.m. Bishop Montgomery at St. Pius X-St. Matthias, 7 p.m. St. Genevieve at ...
In announcing his retirement, effective at season’s end, Warriors president Rick Welts leaves behind a legacy unlikely to be matched in its variety and scope. “Simply put, Rick Welts played a transformational role in creating the modern NBA during his more than 40 years as a pioneering league and team executive,
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They’ve gone to the beach in Santa Monica. He’s still waiting for his first classroom experience at Venice. Teammates kid him about his accent. “People asked me if I was trying to talk that way," he said.
Patrick, 27, and Joseph, 23, were spotted working out together on the Santa Monica stairs with Joseph's girlfriend, Nicky Dodaj. Patrick wore a backwards baseball cap and shades with a long sleeve shirt and shorts. Joseph also went casual in a gray T ...
Patrick and Joseph were seen enjoying some quality sibling time as they participated in a tough workout at the Santa Monica Stairs on Monday. The 27-year-old actor sported a long sleeve navy shirt, blue shorts, a white baseball cap and sunglasses ...
Ralph Doyle “Costa is the gold standard in high school tennis. But your girls are nice, too,” a gracious Santa Monica High coach Joyce Stickney told Costa coach Allen
The potential buyers were Behdad Eghbali and José Feliciano — the billionaire co-founders of Clearlake Capital, a private equity firm based in Santa Monica — and Feliciano’s wife, Kwanza Jones, a singer, songwriter and philanthropist who grew up in ...
It had been 497 days since St. Bernard football took the field, a 23-0 loss to Santa Monica High in the CIF Southern Section Division 13 playoffs in November 2019. Sierra Canyon, meanwhile, tangled with St.
We kept everything going and got lucky.” Redondo will move on next week to face Culver City on Friday, March 26. Peninsula will also be on the road against Santa Monica.
Arcadia 8, California 0: Harrison Meyers struck out six in five shutout innings. Gardena Serra 8, Santa Monica 1: Miles Blackwell, Cameron Robertson and Nigel Buckley each had three hits for Serra. Buckley had a triple, double and three RBIs. Vista ...
30 p.m. Santa Monica at Palos Verdes, 3 p.m. Lompoc Cabrillo at Dos Pueblos, 7 p.m. Santa Barbara at San Marcos, 7 p.m. Santa Ynez at Lompoc, 7 p.m. CITRUS COAST LEAGUE Fillmore at Carpinteria, 7 p.m. Santa Paula at Nordhoff, 7 p.m. DEL REY LEAGUE Mary ...
Rihanna pairs a baggy pair of pants with chic heels and white sunglasses as she arrives for a late night dinner on Tuesday night (March 9) in Santa Monica, Calif. The 33-year-old singer completed her eclectic look with a faux fur stole, baseball hat and ...