California Legislature approves $2.5B for state response to Los Angeles-area fires
The California state Legislature has approved a more than $2.5 billion package to help the Los Angeles area recover from its recent deadly wildfires.
California lawmakers approve $2.5 billion in wildfire aid for L.A.
In a bipartisan vote, the California Legislature approved $2.5 billion in wildfire aid for Los Angeles County during the special session on Thursday at the state Capitol.
California rushes billions in aid for LA fire recovery: ‘The first of many steps’
California passed two bills to expedite LA wildfire recovery funds as part of an extended special session called by Gov. Gavin Newsom in response to Palisades and Eaton fires.
California water supply crucial for LA wildfire response allowed to run dry months before infernos: lawsuit
Over a dozen victims of the Pacific Palisades Fire are suing a Los Angeles public utility company for "failures," which contributed to the fire's devastation.
Water quality still undergoing daily tests in Pacific Palisades, Pasadena area for drinking safety
A spokesperson for the L.A. Department of Water and Power said water continues to be tested daily for safe drinking use and ...
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California utility weighs more power shutoffs for thousands amid Santa Ana wind resurgence
Southern California Edison meteorologists expect PSPS conditions to continue through at least early Wednesday morning, if not ...
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LA Utility’s CEO Once Touted Commitment To Energy Transition And ‘Equity.’ Now Her Dept Is Being Sued.
Janisse Quiñones, the CEO and chief engineer of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), focused extensively on ...
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More progress made on Palisades, Eaton fires, as strong winds to hit again Monday
Firefighters on Sunday continued to surround the deadly Palisades and Eaton fires, working ahead of yet another Santa Ana windstorm, this one expected to move into the region on Monday with gusts of ...
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Mayor Karen Bass provides extraordinary leadership during unprecedented and catastrophic circumstances
Opportunist and critics have not been shy about attacking Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and have attempted to blame her for ...
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.