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Trump seeks to circumvent laws on California's water amid wildfire response
Trump has signed an executive order seeking to circumvent federal and state laws dealing with California's water system in an effort to provide the southern part of the state with necessary water ...NBC News - 1d -
How could Trump target FEMA amid wildfire damage in L.A. area?
President Trump is traveling to natural disaster areas for his first official trip outside of Washington, D.C., since taking office earlier this week. CBS News White House reporter Willie James ...CBS News - 4d -
Hundreds of animals rescued by Southern California shelter amid wildfires
As crews battle ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area, Pasadena Humane has taken in roughly 800 displaced animals. Public relations and communications manager at Pasadena Humane Kevin McManus ...CBS News - 4d -
Former Vice President Harris visits Los Angeles amid wildfires
Former Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Los Angeles on Monday after President Trump's inauguration, surveying the damage caused by the ongoing wildfires and meeting with first responders. ...CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Angelenos Struggle to Find Housing Amid L.A. Wildfires
Over 10,000 structures Pacific Palisades and Altadena are destroyed by the wildfires.Inc. - Jan. 19 -
Amid Wildfires, a New Reality for L.A.’s Reality TV Stars
Binge-worthy guilty pleasures like “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” and “Selling Sunset” document luxury real estate in Los Angeles, a market that now faces an uncertain future.The New York Times - Jan. 18 -
'Are u OK?': Angelenos share their text exchanges amid wildfire devastation
Los Angeles residents leaned on one another for support over text messages as wildfires raged in the area.NBC News - Jan. 18 -
FEMA, wildfires loom large in Noem hearing
Democrats on the Senate Homeland Security Committee pressed Kristi Noem, President-elect Trump’s nominee for secretary of Homeland Security, on whether she would apply conditions to or withhold ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
Landslides pose new threat amid California wildfires
A potential risk of landslides is posing a new threat stemming from the California wildfires, caused by all of the water used to fight the flames. CBS News' Rob Marciano has the latest.CBS News - Jan. 17 -
Black Women Defend Mayor Karen Bass Amid Criticism of Wildfire Response
Many celebrities and politicians have criticized Karen Bass for her city’s response to the wildfires, but her defenders say she is being held to a double standard.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Amid LA wildfires, firefighter is called out for helping mom with toddler
Briana Cap, an actor and mom of two, opened up about how a firefighter showed her kindness and gave her a helping hand amid the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires.ABC News - Jan. 16 -
‘A flood of disinformation’: rumors and lies abound amid Los Angeles wildfires
Disasters have long led to misinformation as people grasp for control, but the consequences can be life and death. The Hollywood sign was not on fire. Firefighters weren’t using women’s purses to ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Amid L.A. Wildfires, Oscar Season Becomes a Pledge Drive
With the wildfires in L.A., Hollywood has turned its attention to fundraising.Inc. - Jan. 15 -
As Los Angeles-area wildfires rage, Trump homes in on a FEMA administrator
Kevin Guthrie, executive director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, is at the top of Trump's list of potential FEMA nominees, three sources tell NBC News.NBC News - Jan. 14 -
'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 - Jan. 13 -
Oscars push back nominations announcement amid California wildfires
The Oscar nominations are being pushed back almost a week from their original date amid the ongoing California wildfiresABC News - Jan. 13 -
U.S. military is ready to respond to California wildfires, FEMA's Criswell said
Active duty U.S. military personnel are on a "prepare to deploy" order, ready to go in and continue to support the firefighting effort, Criswell said.CNBC - Jan. 13 -
Veterinarian explains how to protect pets amid wildfires
A veterinarian shares some advice how to keep pets safe amid wildfire danger.ABC News - Jan. 12 -
FEMA administrator says L.A. officials were "very prepared" for wildfires given historic winds
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that she believes Los Angeles officials were "very prepared" for devastating wildfires, but "they have never seen ...CBS News - Jan. 12 -
FEMA administrator: L.A. officials were "prepared" for wildfires given historic winds
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said that L.A. officials were "very prepared" for wildfire, noting that the area is prone to fires.CBS News - Jan. 12 -
FEMA administrator warns winds could make wildfires 'dangerous and strong again’
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell on Sunday warned that winds could worsen the wildfires in the coming days, as she urged residents to heed public advisories to stay far away from their homes. ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
Los Angeles area evacuees share their stories amid devastating wildfires
The Los Angeles area wildfires have prompted over 100,000 mandatory evacuations since they began on Tuesday. Palisades Fire evacuees tell CBS News New York reporter Mahsa Saeidi about their ...CBS News - Jan. 11 -
Officials warn against price gouging, looting amid Los Angeles wildfires
California Attorney General Rob Bonta warned of bad actors who seek to use the trauma and chaos created by the wildfires in California for their own gain.CBS News - Jan. 11 -
Looting fears amid Los Angeles area wildfires
Police across Los Angeles say they're on high alert from looters after arresting 24 people inside evacuation areas. The National Guard has been brought in to bolster security, while some residents ...CBS News - Jan. 11 -
LA fire chief says city failed department amid ongoing Southern California wildfires
Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Chief Kristin Crowley said during an interview Friday that the city failed the department amid the ongoing wildfires in Southern California that have taken at ...The Hill - Jan. 11 -
Trump makes misguided accusations about California water management amid wildfires
President-elect Donald Trump has used the devastating Los Angeles wildfires to revisit a policy disagreement with California Gov.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Newsom invites Trump to California amid wildfires response feud
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) invited President-elect Trump to California on Friday amid a war of words between the two leaders over the Los Angeles area wildfires. “In this spirit of this ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
FEMA administrator briefs White House press on California wildfires
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell provided an update during the White House press briefing on federal relief efforts for those affected by the Southern California wildfires.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
How to deal with "survivor's guilt" amid wildfires, according to an expert
The wildfires in California are leaving many of those unaffected feeling a sense of "survivor's guilt." A psychiatrist shares advice.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Efforts to save animals underway in California amid deadly wildfires
Hundreds of volunteers came together at the Pasadena Humane Society to help save animals displaced by the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area. CBS News Los Angeles' Josh Sanders reports on the ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
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 -
Los Angeles pets evacuated into shelters amid wildfires
Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control released a list of animal shelters for owners interested in evacuating animals to their facilities.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Lakers and Kings postpone games amid Los Angeles wildfires
The Los Angeles Lakers postpone Friday's NBA fixture against the Charlotte Hornets amid ongoing wildfires in the region, while Los Angeles Kings do the same for their scheduled NHL game.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Latest news on California wildfires as looters arrested, FEMA promises aid
The wildfires in California have forced at least 179,000 people to evacuate as at least three of the five fires continue to roar. FEMA officials are prepared to provide federal aid to those ...CBS News - 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 -
Palisades Fire devastates communities amid call for additional help to contain wildfires
The Palisades Fire has devoured everything in its path, including some of the most exclusive and pricey neighborhoods in the U.S. It is now considered the most destructive fire in Los Angeles ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Biden cancels trip to Italy, meant as final foreign visit, amid California wildfires
President Joe Biden on Wednesday canceled the final overseas trip of his presidency just hours before he was set to depart for Rome and the Vatican, choosing to remain in Washington to monitor the ...ABC News - Jan. 9 -
Doctor on the air quality risks amid wildfires in Los Angeles County
Millions of Los Angeles County residents are facing extremely hazardous air quality as wildfires continue to burn. The air quality index in Los Angeles on Wednesday was 178, which is considered to ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Biden says he is deploying federal resources to California amid wildfires
President Biden received a fire briefing in Santa Monica, California, on Wednesday before returning to Washington, D.C. He said he is deploying federal resources to the region. CBS News chief White ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
DeSantis, longtime Newsom rival, offers help to California amid wildfires
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) offered assistance to California on Wednesday as the state grapples with severe wildfires in the greater Los Angeles area. “Our prayers are with everyone affected by ...The Hill - Jan. 8