Amid L.A. Wildfires, Oscar Season Becomes a Pledge Drive

• Lakers, Clips return to court, pledge support to L.A.

  Coach JJ Redick, whose family lost their home in the catastrophic Los Angeles wildfires last week, took a moment before the Lakers' return to the court against the Spurs on Monday to focus on ...
  
  ESPN - 1d

• 'That room can go to evacuees': How the Rams moved their playoff game to Arizona amid L.A. wildfires

  For the Rams, the game's location, SoFi Stadium or not, quickly became secondary to what is happening in their home city.
  
  ESPN - 2d

• Oscar nominations delayed again due to Los Angeles wildfires

  The Academy is delaying announcing the nominees for this year's Oscars after it extended the voting period due to the Los Angeles wildfires.
  
  CBS News - 2d
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  Are arsonists responsible for the L.A. wildfires?

  Fire investigators are working to determine whether the Los Angeles blazes were the result of an intentional act, an accident or damaged utility lines.
  
  NBC News - 2d

• L.A. wildfires still largely uncontained

  Nearly a week since wildfires first erupted in Los Angeles County, the scope of the disaster has become shockingly clear: At least 16 deaths, more than 12,000 homes and structures destroyed, and ...
  
  CBS News - 3d
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  Why wildfires are becoming faster and more furious

  With the risk factors increasing, is it still safe to live in areas prone to these disasters - and can fireproofing ever work?
  
  BBC News - 4d

• L.A. homes reduced to ashes amid fires

  Tens of thousands in Los Angeles County are living a nightmare scenario as crews battle some of the worst wildfires the area has seen in years. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports and Mark ...
  
  CBS News - 5d
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  Oscar nominations delayed, voting extended due to L.A. fires

  In a letter to members Wednesday, film academy Chief Executive Bill Kramer announced the postponement and offered condolences to those affected.
  
  Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8

• Gadi Schwartz drives through ‘nonstop destruction’ of Pacific Palisades wildfire

  NBC News’ Gadi Schwartz reported from Pacific Palisades, California, where raging wildfires forced thousands of residents to evacuate. He captured the devastation, showing homes, buildings and ...
  
  NBC News - Jan. 8

• BAFTA Tea Party, key stop in the Oscar race, canceled due to L.A. wildfires

  Saturday's event, an annual mainstay of the awards circuit, has been canceled amid the L.A. wildfires, the organization announced Wednesday.
  
  Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8

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