After deadly wildfires, Los Angeles County faces a massive rebuilding effort. Families, businesses, and officials confront a long road ahead.

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.