Los Angeles|News|
LA Fires: Winds To Intensify, Unsafe Drinking Water Adds To Crisis
Here's the latest on the SoCal fire catastrophe that has killed at least 24 people in Los Angeles.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
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Los Angeles|News|
1 Charged With Arson, 9 With Looting In Devastating LA Fires
From a man impersonating a firefighter to an arrest made after an Emmy Award was stolen from a home, dozens of arrests have been made.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Los Angeles|News|
Lack Of Brush Clearance Questioned As Palisades Fire Rages: Report
Here's what a handful of experts and fire officials had to say about the effects of brush management and last week's disastrous windstorm.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Los Angeles|News|
LA Fires: 24 Dead, 34 Arrested, 'Hurricane' Force Winds Ahead
Here's the latest on the catastrophic wildfires that have displaced thousands and destroyed coastal and inland reaches of Los Angeles.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Los Angeles|News|
90MPH Hurricane-Force Winds May Hit SoCal Amid Extreme Fire Risk
The Southland is bracing for more winds that could spark new fires, cause outages, spur more evacuations and bedevil firefighting efforts.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Los Angeles|News|
Eaton Fire Burns 14,117 Acres As Crews Gain Some Ground: 'Warzone'
Containment of the Eaton Fire had grown to 27 percent as of Sunday morning, according to authorities.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Los Angeles|News|
Death Toll Rises To 16 As Palisades And Eaton Fires Continue To Burn
As of Sunday morning, here is the latest pertinent information about the devastating wildfires burning in California.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Los Angeles|News|
No, The Hollywood Sign Didn't Burn Down: Disinformation Reports
AI and social media have fueled misinformation during LA's fire crisis. Whether the intent is malicious or not, experts say it's harmful.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Los Angeles|News|
LA Fire Crackdown Targets Looters, Curfew Violators, Drones, Scammers
The DA warned that anyone violating fire zone laws or victimizing those impacted by fires will be punished to the maximum extent of the law.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Los Angeles|News|
Crews Gain Ground Containing LA Fires; 11 Dead As Curfews Continue
As of Saturday morning, here is the latest pertinent information about the devastating wildfires burning in California.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Los Angeles|News|
LA Mayor Karen Bass Faces Scrutiny Over Fire Response, Trip Abroad
As weather warnings became dire, some are questioning cuts to the fire budget and the LA mayor's travel to Ghana amid the crisis.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Los Angeles|News|
20 Looting Suspects Arrested In LA, Sheriff Issues Stern Warning
"If you are in one of these areas, and you don’t belong there, you are going to be subject to arrest," Sheriff Luna said of evacuated areas.
Kat Schuster and Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Los Angeles|News|
Death Toll Rises, 10K+ Structures Burn, 34K+ Acres Burn: SoCal Fires
Here is the latest pertinent information related to a slew of devastating wildfires burning in California, as of Thursday evening.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Los Angeles|News|
SoCal Restaurants Lost In Eaton, Palisades Wildfires: A Running List
At least 10 restaurants in Malibu and Altadena have been destroyed, while dozens more have closed due to power outages and safety concerns.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|News|
RivCo Resident Captures Fiery Sunset Photos Of Palisades Fire
A fire burning in Pacific Palisades has scorched over 11,000 acres. This Murrieta resident was able to get photos of it from a distance.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Los Angeles|News|
27K+ Acres Burned, 5 Dead: These Are The Fires Ravaging SoCal
Over 70K asked to evacuate while officials warned that fires could worsen throughout the night as dry weather persisted.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
CA's $322B Budget Proposal: Reviving Hollywood Jobs, Free Preschool
Newsom's plan does not report a deficit, but California is still waiting to see if Trump will revoke billions in federal dollars.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Los Angeles|News|
Amid La Nina, SoCal Returns To Drought With Record Dry Weather
The Southland is experiencing the driest start to winter on record. Here's what forecasters expect over the next few weeks.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Social Security Benefits To Increase Under New Law: What To Know In CA
President Biden just signed the Social Security Fairness Act, which expands benefits to former teachers, police officers and more workers.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|News|
5 Hiking Trails In Palm Desert To Kickstart Your 2025 Resolutions
Explore Palm Desert's top trails to stay active, connect with nature and start the new year on the right foot.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
