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Trump claims California had the chance to 'maintain their forests' amid Los Angeles wildfires
President-elect Trump said Monday that California had the chance to “maintain their forests” amid the ongoing Los Angeles-area wildfires. “The problem is it's so dry, it was always so dry there, ...The Hill - Jan. 14 -
Talk Turns to Los Angeles ‘2.0’
The governor of California has called for “a Marshall Plan” to rebuild the fire-ravaged city. But big questions loom about more ambitious and costly projects, including the 2028 Summer Olympic Games.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
The Los Angeles Wildfires Have Created Another Problem—Unsafe Drinking Water
Melted plastic pipes and drastic water-pressure drops are potentially leaching toxic chemicals and contaminants into local supplies. Multiple water authorities in north Los Angeles have issued Do ...Wired - Jan. 13 -
Zelenskyy offers firefighting help from Ukraine for Los Angeles-area wildfires
In the wake of multiple wildfires that have torched tens of thousands of acres of Los Angeles County, local firefighters and first responders have received support from across the world.CBS News - 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 -
How Los Angeles' Latino community is helping support fire victims
Thousands of firefighters are battling at least four sprawling wildfires spread around the Los Angeles area as of Sunday.ABC News - Jan. 12 -
Trump Calls Officials Handling Los Angeles Wildfires ‘Incompetent’
Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles County authorities have invited President-elect Donald J. Trump to tour the devastation, but he has not publicly responded.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
New evacuations ordered as stubborn Palisades Fire expands east in Los Angeles
Nearly 7,000 firefighters are working to contain the spreading flames in Los Angeles County on Saturday, with no end in sight. Overnight, the Palisades Fire, the largest of the brush fires, grew by ...CBS News - Jan. 11 -
How to help victims of the Los Angeles wildfires and avoid scams
Wildfires have decimated more than 37,000 acres of the Los Angeles metropolitan area over the last several days, charring more than 12,000 structures, displacing over 150,000 residents and leaving ...NBC News - Jan. 12 -
Chris Riddell on Donald Trump pouring oil on to the climate crisis as Los Angeles burns – cartoon
The president-elect is obsessed with drilling for fossil fuels, not to mention taking control of Canada and Greenland and renaming the Gulf of Mexico. You can buy a copy of this cartoon ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
False evacuation alerts in Los Angeles
Los Angeles officials launched an investigation after evacuation alerts were sent to the wrong people as wildfires ravage the region. The company that provides the technology says it's added ...CBS News - Jan. 11 -
Thursday Briefing: Los Angeles Battles Deadly Wildfires
Plus, how genetics factor into longevity.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
Fires continue into the weekend in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Many watched their homes burn on television in a state of shock. Since the flames erupted in and around Los Angeles, scores of residents have returned to their still smoldering ...The Hill - 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 -
Why a Winter Classic in Los Angeles Remains Unlikely
It’s been officially announced by the NHL that the 2026 Winter Classic will see the Florida Panthers host the New York Rangers at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida on January 2nd, 2026. The NHL’s ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10 -
The Costs of the Los Angeles Fires
Damages are now estimated to reach up to $57 billion. The blazes add to a string of climate-related catastrophes hitting businesses and homeowners.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Appeals court won't block partial release of special counsel's Trump report
Special counsel Jack Smith submitted his final report on his investigations into President-elect Donald Trump to Attorney General Merrick Garland on Tuesday.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
‘Completely Dry’: How Los Angeles Firefighters Ran Out of Water
As wildfires roar into residential neighborhoods, firefighters in California and elsewhere are finding that water systems can’t keep up with the demand.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
At Los Angeles emergency shelters, wildfire evacuees turn to community help amid uncertainty
Emergency shelters have become refuges for many whose lives have been upended by the unprecedented fires that continue to ravage the Los Angeles area.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
The Memo: Trump-Newsom feud ramps up as Los Angeles fires rage on
The feud between President-elect Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is hitting new peaks of intensity as wildfires rage on in Los Angeles. Trump has called on Newsom to resign, while the ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
YMCA helps Virginia residents enduring water crisis
Residents in Richmond, Virginia, are still without running water after a storm knocked out power at a treatment facility. Jody Alexander, the president of the YMCA of Greater Richmond, joins CBS ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
The Devastating Los Angeles Fires in Pictures
More than 130,000 people have been evacuated from their homes, with the fires—which are still uncontained—having been declared a major disaster by President Biden.Wired - Jan. 9 -
Biden cancels trip to Italy to focus on Los Angeles wildfires, Trump blames Newsom for blazes
President Biden has canceled the last planned foreign trip of his presidency so he can focus on the federal response to the Los Angeles wildfires. President-elect Donald Trump, meanwhile, has taken ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Trump says Newsom should resign as Los Angeles wildfires rage
President-elect Trump has cast blame on California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) for the raging wildfires in the Los Angeles region, most recently calling for him to resign. “One of the best and most ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
5 wildfires still burning around Los Angeles, over 100,000 under evacuation orders
Authorities are still trying to grapple with the most destructive wildfires in Los Angeles history. At least five people have been killed and more than 100,000 are under evacuation orders. CBS News ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
100,000 Flee Los Angeles Wildfires, and Trump’s Last-Minute Supreme Court Ask
Plus, don’t eat your Christmas tree.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Lighter winds forecast for the Los Angeles area through Thursday may help firefighters
Santa Ana winds will still be strong enough to carry wildfire embers as they ease through Thursday. There are further strong wind gusts expected for Friday morning. KNBC meteorologist Belen de Leon ...NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Group of Los Angeles firefighters briefly run out of water while putting out flames
A state of emergency was declared in California as multiple wildfires destroyed homes near L.A. and killed at least 5 people. CBS News Los Angeles' Joy Benedict reports that some firefighters ran ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Palisades Fire threatens historic Los Angeles landmarks
The Palisades Fire which has burned thousands of acres in Los Angeles has threatened several landmarks which many Americans have come to know from television and in movies. Tom Hanson reports.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Firestorm brings death, destruction to Los Angeles County
Nearly 200,000 people are under evacuation orders or warnings across Los Angeles County as at least four large wildfires rage. The fires have destroyed at least 1,000 structures. Lilia Luciano is ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Out-of-Control Fires Devastate Los Angeles Area
Also, no one bid for the chance to drill in Alaska’s wilderness. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
The Memo: Trump sparks political fight as Los Angeles wildfires rage
President-elect Trump has sparked a political battle over the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles even as those fires are still far from contained. Any suggestion that the disaster — which has already ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Los Angeles wildfires disrupt television, entertainment industry
Jimmy Kimmel Live and other TV productions went dark Wednesday as fires spread. It's unclear when they'll resume.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Los Angeles fire official on multiple wildfires burning
Capt. Sheila Kelliher of the Los Angeles County Fire Department joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the latest in battling multiple wildfires in the area.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Los Angeles resident evacuated as his neighborhood burned
Many Los Angeles residents are catching glimpses of homes in their community that burned down overnight as several fires continue to grow across the massive California county. CBS News Los Angeles ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Evacuee describes Los Angeles wildfires
Sue Kohl, an evacuee of the Palisades Fire, joined CBS News Los Angeles to describe the fire and what she saw as she escaped for safety.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Thousands ordered to evacuate as wildfires burn around Los Angeles
The Los Angeles County Fire Department has warned more than 10,000 homes are at risk as strong winds fuel devastating wildfires in Southern California. CBS News correspondents Danya Bacchus and ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Los Angeles wildfires rage uncontrolled and Trump's Greenland ambitions: Morning Rundown
“Unprecedented’’ wildfires are spreading in the Los Angeles area, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
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 - Jan. 7 -
Los Angeles Braces for ‘Life-Threatening and Destructive’ Winds
Forecasters warned that a significant Santa Ana wind event this week could help wildfires spread quickly and erratically. Utility companies said they may pre-emptively cut off power to some customers.The New York Times - Jan. 6
