This 79 year old lost her home in the California wildfires. 'I hope to live long enough to see it rebuilt'

I Fought Wildfires in California. Trump Will Make the Problem Worse.

Instead of addressing staffing shortages on the lands the federal government manages, Republicans have proposed making them worse.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

California wildfires devastate working-class families, destroying homes and livelihoods

Lower-wage workers in some of the homes and businesses ravaged by fires are scrambling to find housing and jobs with little to fall back on.

NBC News - Jan. 16

I’m 24 years old and embarrassed that I’ve never dated anyone. How do I meet a girl? | Leading questions

We’re all on different timelines for love and fun, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. If you want a good dating life, focus first on creating a robust social life. Read more Leading ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

83-year-old woman's lottery winnings stolen as man attacks her in store parking lot

Police are hunting for a man who was caught on camera violently robbing an 83-year-old woman of her lottery winnings shortly after claiming them from a convenience store.

ABC News - Jan. 16

U.S. sees largest decline ever in drug overdose deaths over a year-long period

New data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed the largest drop in overdose deaths ever recorded in the U.S. over a 12-month period. Between August 2023 and ...

CBS News - Jan. 15

‘The memories still exist’: Amber Ugarte lost her Malibu home, built by her late fiancé, but she’s not even close to giving up

“The memories still exist,” Ugarte says, “but the property does not.”

MarketWatch - Jan. 16

86-year-old Army vet loses home in LA fires: 'I just cried'

Army veteran Roosevelt Pullem said the Eaton Fire demolished his Altadena home but couldn't destroy his memories.

ABC News - Jan. 14

Maps: See how large the California wildfires are

Multiple major wildfires, including the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire, are leaving a trail of destruction and death in the Los Angeles area.

NBC News - Jan. 14

Family with three generations living together loses home in California wildfires

Three generations of the Mendoza family and their seven dogs are now crowded into small hotel rooms after their home was destroyed in the California wildfires. The family is thankful to be alive ...

CBS News - Jan. 14

Leslie Charleson, 'General Hospital's' long-serving Monica Quartermaine, dead at 79

Leslie Charleson, the soap-opera legend who played Monica Quartermaine on 'General Hospital' starting in the 1970s, died Sunday. She was 79.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 13

California wildfire victims return home to find only smoldering remains

Many California wildfire victims are unable to return to what's left of their homes, but those who have made it back often only find smoldering remains. CBS News' Elise Preston discovered a ...

CBS 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

Rep. Judy Chu says fire agencies have assured her there is "enough water"

Rep. Judy Chu said fire agencies have assured her there is "enough water" to continue fighting fires amid concerns over water pressure in her district.

CBS News - Jan. 12

‘Should I feel guilty?’ My elderly neighbor and friend of 5 years left me her $1 million home. Do I split it with her two sons?

“I have plenty of money.”

MarketWatch - Jan. 12

Clearing debris after California wildfires could take ‘nine months to a year,’ says Gov. Newsom

NBC News Correspondent Jacob Soboroff joins Meet the Press from Los Angeles County to discuss his interview with California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), who said clearing the debris from wildfire damage ...

NBC News - Jan. 12

California Gov. Gavin Newsom invites Trump to see wildfire site

Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Willie Geist on Sunday TODAY with a preview of NBC’s Jacob Soboroff’s exclusive interview with California Gov. Gavin Newsom on the devastating ...

NBC News - Jan. 12

Congress braces for California wildfire fallout

House lawmakers are bracing for what could be a contentious battle over emergency spending in the wake of the wildfires that are tearing through Southern California — an unprecedented disaster ...

The Hill - Jan. 11

California wildfires highlight the fast pace of home building in fire-prone areas

“More people are building in fire-prone areas than ever before, and they are not building with fire resistance in mind, because it’s expensive,” one expert said.

MarketWatch - Jan. 11

Dow sees worst start to a year since 2016 as Fed rate-cut hopes fade for 2025

U.S. stocks are down so far in 2025 as market volatility climbs.

MarketWatch - Jan. 11

California wildfires live updates: Los Angeles death toll rises to 11 as governor orders water investigation

Officials say five people killed in Palisades fire and six in Eaton fire, while LA fire chief criticizes city officials over hydrants than ran dry. After the fire, the insurance battles: new ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

An Altadena Family Escaped the L.A. Wildfires, but They Lost Almost Everything

Aurielle Hall knew she had little time to get herself and her daughter out of Altadena. Convincing Aunt Cheri would be a different challenge.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Lakers coach JJ Redick reacts to California wildfires that burned down his home: 'It's complete devastation'

Redick said his family lost 'everything we owned that was of any importance to us'

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

As Wildfire Flames Consume Architectural Gems, a Hit to ‘Old California’

The historic ranch house of Will Rogers and an important residence by Ray Kappe were destroyed by the fires, which threaten L.A.’s spectacular design legacy.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Biden: 'We've still got a long way to go' to combat California wildfires

President Biden and Vice President Harris received a briefing on the ongoing efforts to combat the devastating wildfires in California. President Biden pledged additional federal support but ...

NBC News - Jan. 10

Watch live: Biden gives remarks on combating California wildfires

President Biden will give remarks Friday morning about the federal response to the wildfires that continue to devastate the Los Angeles region. The fires have killed at least 10 people and burned ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

See how large the California wildfires are

See how large the wildfires have become. The Palisades Fire is already larger than the land size of Providence, Rhode Island.

NBC News - Jan. 9

California wildfires: Lakers' home game vs. Hornets on Thursday postponed, no rescheduled date yet

The new date will be announced later

CBS Sports - Jan. 9

NBA postpones Thursday's Hornets-Lakers game due to Los Angeles wildfires, coach JJ Redick's home reportedly lost

"The entire NBA family sends its thoughts and support to the community of Los Angeles during this challenging time," the league said.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

FEMA teams working with families who lost homes in deadly Los Angeles wildfires

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is working with families who lost their homes in the deadly Los Angeles wildfires, the agency's administrator said. FEMA Administrator Deanne ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

MAGA Is Blaming DEI for the California Wildfires

Rather than months without rain or the effects of climate change, figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr. are pointing to a familiar scapegoat as entire neighborhoods burn.

Wired - Jan. 9

Mandy Moore, Billy Crystal among celebrities who lost homes in Los Angeles wildfires

Wildfires raging across parts of Los Angeles have destroyed several celebrities’ homes, including actors Mandy Moore and Billy Crystal. More than 1,000 structures have burned from the Palisades ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

WATCH: Wildfire scientist on cause of Southern California wildfires

Wildfire scientist and fire ecologist Chad Hanson discusses the factors that led to the historic and devastating Southern California wildfires and how climate change played a role.

ABC News - Jan. 8