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L.A. Wildfires Lay Bare an Insurance Crisis
Even before the latest blazes, California officials warned that an emergency state insurance fund was in trouble, while private insurers dropped coverage.The New York Times - 1h -
Death Toll Climbs in L.A. Fires, and TikTok’s Last Chance
Plus, goodbye to a hairy “Shrek” icon.The New York Times - 3h -
Column: L.A. officials' poor fire communication should have residents fuming
At a time when residents, especially evacuees, are desperate for information, press conferences by Mayor Karen Bass and other L.A. officials have fallen woefully short.Los Angeles Times - 3h -
Maps and pictures chart how fires have spread
Maps and images showing how the fires currently affecting the Los Angeles area are developing.BBC News - 5h -
WATCH: Insurance expert on how to prepare for insurance claims amid California fires
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with insurance broker Karl Susman about the difficulty of insuring homes and making fire claims in California as residents begin to survey the damage left by the fire.ABC News - 11h -
California authorities give update on L.A. fires and announce school closures
California officials held a news conference on Thursday evening about the wildfires in the Los Angeles area. They announced that all Los Angeles Unified School District schools will be closed on ...CBS News - 11h -
Thousands of L.A. homeowners do not have insurance amid fires
Thousands of Los Angeles homeowners do not have home insurance. Several private insurers in California have either raised prices or completely removed their coverage in at-risk areas. Business ...CBS News - 12h -
Former Olympian on L.A. fires destroying his ten medals and his home
Former Olympic swimmer Gary Hall Jr. joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the fires that burned his home in the Pacific Palisades and destroyed his personal belongings, including his 10 Olympic medals.CBS News - 12h -
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 - 13h -
For Hollywood workers, L.A. fires are the latest setback as productions halt
Already grappling with a production slowdown, Hollywood workers now face another hurdle with the fallout from the Southern California fires.Los Angeles Times - 15h -
The Los Angeles Fires Will Put California’s New Insurance Rules to the Test
The state’s insurance industry was reformed in late 2024 to promote coverage in disaster-prone areas. Tens of billions in fire damage will stress-test the new regime.Wired - 19h -
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 - 1d -
Eames House and other L.A. cultural gems threatened by fire: status updates
The Getty Villa, Gamble House, Norton Simon Museum, Descanso Gardens and Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens are among the cultural destinations threatened by fires in the L.A. area.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
WATCH: ABC TV reporter battles ‘vicious’ winds amid LA fires
Leanne Suter, of ABC News' Los Angeles station KABC, reports from the Eaton Fire in Southern California.ABC News - 1d -
Amid fears about Hollywood's future, L.A. approves $1-billion Television City project
The debate over the project has played out amid a downturn in the region's entertainment industry, with studios taking their film and television productions elsewhere.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
L.A. wildfires to cost insurers more than $20 billion. Three companies are likely to foot most of the bill.
Allstate, Chubb and Travelers are likely to be the publicly traded insurance carriers most affected, as they are the most exposed to the California homeowners’ market.MarketWatch - 4h -
'Entirely foreseeable': The L.A. fires are the worst-case scenario experts feared
The Los Angeles area fires represent a worst-case scenario. But fire experts, past reports and risk assessments had all anticipated a wildfire catastrophe to some degree.NBC News - 12h -
L.A. fire chief on whether budget cuts impacted the fire response
Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley spoke to "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell about whether $17 million in budget cuts hindered the agency's wildfire response.CBS News - 13h -
Aerial footage shows the new Creek Fire in L.A. County
As the fires rage on in Southern California, their devastating impact can be seen from above. CBS News Los Angeles' SKYCAL news helicopter captured footage of the new Creek Fire.CBS News - 14h -
A month before fires, L.A. fire chief warned about impact of budget cuts
The Los Angeles Fire Department's budget was cut by $17.6 million, about 2%, this fiscal year. The fire chief warned last month it would make it harder to respond to emergencies.CBS News - 15h -
What we know about L.A. fire evacuations, maps, causes and more
Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted Tuesday and roared across the Los Angeles area, destroying hundreds of homes and killing at least five people.NBC News - 16h -
What Californians should know about filing insurance claims after fire
For those who have it, a standard homeowners' insurance policy does cover destruction caused by fire, including wildfires.CBS News - 16h -
Before the Palisades Fire, many of those homeowners had lost insurance
About 1,600 policies for Pacific Palisades homeowners were dropped by State Farm in July, the state insurance office says.CBS News - 18h -
Fire official gives update as deadly wildfires rage through L.A. area
Los Angeles Fire Department public information officer Captain Adam Van Gerpen speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the latest in the fight to control the raging wildfires burning through the L.A. area.CBS News - 1d -
California homeowners battle an 'insurance crisis' as wildfires burn out of control
The wind-driven wildfires burning out of control in the Los Angeles area couldn't have emerged at a more perilous moment for California's homeowners, as officials try to rehab what they concede is ...NBC News - 1d -
Most of the ‘Sweet 16’ stocks have dominated. They might do it again in 2025.
This group was first identified by Jefferies in September 2020 and included Nvidia long before the company’s growth explosion began.MarketWatch - 1d -
First death confirmed from L.A.'s catastrophic Palisades fire
The Palisades blaze has become the city's most destructive in history. Strong winds and conditions are expected to worsen tonight.NBC News - 1d -
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 - 1d -
The dangerous combination fueling the L.A. fires: Exceptional dryness and strong winds
Prolonged drought, an exceptionally dry winter and powerful Santa Ana winds set up a dangerous triple whammy of extreme conditions that have fueled several out-of-control wildfires in the Los ...NBC News - 1d -
Grounds of historic Villa de Leon caught in blaze amid Palisades Fire
Video captured the grounds of the Villa de Leon on fire. The historic mansion has been featured in many high-profile music videos and commercials. The mansion is located near the Getty Villa, an ...NBC News - 1d -
Biden offers support in LA County amid 'astounding' fires
President Biden on Wednesday viewed the damage from wildfires in Southern California and pledged his administration’s support for state and local officials and first responders battling the blazes. ...The Hill - 1d -
Maps show where fires are burning right now in L.A. area
Updating maps of Southern California show where wildfires, like the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fires, are burning across Los Angeles.CBS News - 1d -
Four fires grow, forcing more than 80,000 evacuations around L.A.
A fire in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles has forced some residents to evacuate amid "life-threatening and destructive" winds.NBC News - 1d -
California Fires: Thousands Face Evacuation Across LA Area
Three fires prompted fire officials to issue a swath of evacuation orders and warnings for some of the city’s most heavily residential areas.The New York Times - 2d -
Los Angeles Fires Force Thousands to Evacuate
Also, Trump suggested expanding the U.S. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.The New York Times - 2d -
Fires Break Out Across Southern California Amid Fierce Winds
The region’s utility company said it was prepared to cut power to more than 400,000 customers to try to prevent more blazes.The New York Times - 2d -
Israel Conducts Raids in Syria Amid Accusations of Cease-Fire Violations
Four weeks after the fall of the Assad regime, Israel is pressing on with a military campaign on Syrian soil.The New York Times - 3d -
Do Tom Thibodeau's Knicks have a minutes problem?
After winning nine games in a row and capping a strong 12-2 December, the Knicks fell in back-to-back games in which they looked outmatched without their starting unit in and gassed down the stretch.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Do Our Dogs Have Something to Tell Us?
Many owners think so, thanks to the “talking buttons” craze on TikTok and Instagram. Scientists are less convinced.The New York Times - 4d -
Chinese Companies Have Sidestepped Trump’s Tariffs. They Could Do It Again.
The companies have found plenty of new channels to the U.S. market — demonstrating the potential limits of the tariffs Donald Trump has promised to impose.The New York Times - 4d