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Commentary: The Grammys promised to honor L.A. fire victims. Instead it turned them into props
The fires, which Grammy organizers pledged to make the focus of the awards, became prop and backdrop, losing the human depth and scale of the tragedy.Los Angeles Times - 6h -
With L.A.'s fires in mind, Clive Davis celebrates 50 years of his annual pre-Grammy gala
Ahead of Sunday night's Grammy Awards, the veteran record executive turned his party at the Beverly Hilton into a fire-relief fundraiser for MusiCares.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Tie-dye and dancing bears: Grammy weekend begins with Grateful Dead honored as Persons of the Year
The Grateful Dead kicked off Grammy weekend being honored as MusiCares Persons of the YearABC News - 2d -
Inside the Grammy Awards' response to the L.A. wildfires
The Recording Academy says it's distributed more than $4 million to musicians affected by the fires. Sunday's Grammys show is meant to raise more.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Music's biggest stars come together to support L.A. wildfire victims at FireAid
A star-studded line-up of artists are slated to perform at tonight's event, which will raise money for Los Angeles-area wildfire victims.NBC News - 4d -
Philly musicians Grammy nominated for album honoring Florence Price
Two Philly musicians are preparing to shine at the Grammy Awards, where their collaborative album amplifies a historical voice that was once overlooked.CBS News - 4d -
With Fires Burning Across L.A., the Grammys Made a Choice: On With the Show
Sunday’s event has high-profile contests featuring Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Chappell Roan. But the big question may be whether the show strikes the right tone.The New York Times - 5d -
L.A. nightlife bands together on the dance floor to benefit wildfire victims at the Bellwether
Hosted by IHeartComix, the dance party is curated by 11 leading promoters on-site, with a talent lineup that includes Alice Glass, Ladies of Leisure, Emo Nite DJs, Spank Rock and more.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Acts of Kindness Helped Them Marry as the L.A. Wildfires Raged
After meeting at Barstool Sports in New York, Kendyl Klein and Benjamin DiGiulio found themselves, years later, making sudden changes to their wedding celebration amid the California wildfires.The New York Times - Jan. 24 -
Academy says Oscars will go on as planned and ‘honor’ LA amid fires
Letter from Academy leadership also says show will ‘move away’ from live performances to celebrate songwriters. The Oscars will go on as planned in March, though with special accommodations to ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
Commentary: What a smoldering L.A. needs now is Martha Graham Dance's 'Appalachian Spring'
Martha Graham Dance Company reminds us that our city continually reinvents itself, with or without disasters like the Palisades and Eaton fires.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 22 -
Trump promised to lower gas prices — but his tariffs could help raise them instead
President Donald Trump’s “drill, baby, drill” pledge is well known, but drivers may end up paying more at the pump in the coming months despite his plans to lift U.S. oil production.MarketWatch - Jan. 22 -
Living Through the Fires, and Covering Them
New York Times reporters have been writing personal portraits about the fires in the California Today newsletter. Here is a collection of their dispatches on what the disaster means to them, and to ...The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
More homeowners are being denied insurance. The L.A. fires can be a turning point.
Government should focus on these 3 questions to help find solutions.MarketWatch - Jan. 18 -
WATCH: SoCal Strong: Donation total for fire victims
"GMA" announces our wildfire relief efforts have reached nearly $6.5 million thanks to generous contributions.ABC News - Jan. 17 -
Top music acts announced for FireAid, a concert to support L.A. wildfire victims
The biggest names in pop, rock and country are coming together to raise funds for victims of the Palisades and Eaton wildfires and assist with the recovery.The Hill - Jan. 17 -
Forget dressing to impress others – try ‘mirroring’ them instead
Big dress-up occasions rarely happen in January. So what to wear to low-key meet-ups? Try something your friend would like. The best place to take style inspiration is from your own life. Not from ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
Three rescue dogs were stuck in their home during the L.A. fires. A CBS News crew saved them.
It was a dramatic rescue. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti was contacted by a stranger who told him his three rescue dogs were stuck inside his Pacific Palisades house – alone – as the Palisades Fire ...CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Democrats press for long-delayed plaque to honor Jan. 6 victims, police heroes
A 2022 law required a plaque to be placed on the west front of the Capitol complex to honor Jan. 6 heroes. It hasn't been installed.CBS News - Jan. 15 -
A long road to rebuilding and fights over government funding await L.A. fire victims
The scenes of destruction in Los Angeles have brought a sense of déjà vu for Steve Crowder.NBC News - Jan. 15 -
The Grammys are still happening, but with refocus on L.A. fires relief
The 2025 Grammys are still happening next month in L.A. with a refocus on fundraising to support wildfire relief.CBS News - Jan. 15 -
This Founder Is Hustling to Turn L.A.’s Swimming Pools Into Fire Hydrants
As demand triples, Brushfire Battle Systems is scrambling to fill orders.Inc. - Jan. 14 -
Grammys to 'proceed as planned,' but supporting fire relief, honoring first responders
The 67th Grammy Awards will take place as scheduled Feb. 2, the Recording Academy says. The ceremony will honor first responders and raise money for fire relief.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 13 -
What we know about the fire victims
An amputee and his bedbound son, and a man trying to defend his home of 55 years, are among the 24 victims of the Los Angeles fires.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
Celebrities who lost their homes in the L.A. fires
Multiple stars have lost their homes to the flames, which began in Pacific Palisades Jan. 7 and quickly spread to Malibu and Santa Monica.MarketWatch - Jan. 13 -
Who Are the Victims of the Los Angeles Fires?
At least 24 people have been reported dead in fires raging across Los Angeles. Five lived near each other in a ravaged Altadena neighborhood.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
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California communities step up to help fire victims
As fire victims in Southern California discover how much they've lost, communities are stepping up to help them. Elise Preston reports on the relief efforts.CBS News - Jan. 11 -
L.A. officials give update on Eaton Fire
Officials provided an update on the Eaton Fire burning in northeast Los Angeles County on Saturday afternoon. L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger said she invited President-elect Donald Trump to ...CBS News - Jan. 11 -
The architecturally significant houses destroyed in L.A.'s fires
Historic landmarks by the likes of Myron Hunt and Elmer Grey and a noted Midcentury retreat by architect Ray Kappe have been lost. Here's our residential architecture list, to be updated regularly.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 11 -
USWNT camp moved to Florida due to L.A. fires
The United States women's national team's January training camp will now be held in Florida due to the Los Angeles wildfires, U.S. Soccer said on Friday.ESPN - Jan. 11 -
L.A. fire victims cautioned to view insurance claims process as 'business transaction'
Southern California residents facing losses from this week’s Los Angeles-area fires are beginning to confront their next challenge: filing an insurance claim.NBC News - Jan. 11 -
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 - Jan. 9 -
The Tide Could Finally Be Turning Against the LA Fires
With wind speeds falling, firefighting reinforcements arriving from out of state, and more water sources online, authorities now have a critical window to take control of the situation.Wired - Jan. 10 -
New Orleans truck attack victims sue city for neglecting to protect them
Lawsuit claims contractors and city failed to implement an effective system for deterring a known threat, the suit says. Six people who were injured and the father of a man who was killed in the ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
L.A. fire official on new Hollywood Hills blaze
Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson Margaret Stewart called the fire burning in the Hollywood Hills "very dangerous and explosive." She describes the mandatory evacuation zones and ongoing ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Wildfire turns scenes of L.A. into a nightmare of burning homes and fleeing residents
At least two people are dead, hundreds of buildings have burned and tens of thousands of Southern Californians remain under evacuation orders after fast-moving wildfires exploded in the Los Angeles ...NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Eaton Fire turns deadly as wildfires spread in California
Officials say at least two people died in the Eaton Fire and they expect the number of deaths to grow as firefighters battle at least five blazes in California. Structures continue to burn as those ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
'American Nightmare' survivors turn the tables, investigating the man who kidnapped them
Matthew Muller, featured in the Netflix documentary 'American Nightmare,' was charged with another home invasion in the Bay Area, the second time in recent weeks that new crimes have been ...Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8 -
Watch: Biden speaks at service honoring New Orleans attack victims
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden attended an interfaith service in New Orleans on Monday in honor of the victims of last week's deadly truck attack on Bourbon Street. Mr. Biden pledged to ...CBS News - Jan. 6
