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Leadership shake-up and backlash follow L.A.'s fire response failures

Mayor Karen Bass fires LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley over delayed fire response, but scrutiny turns to City Hall as officials question who is truly accountable for the Pacific Palisades fire fallout.

CBS News - Feb. 25

NBA roundtable: Grading Luka's L.A. start as Lakers host Mavs

Luka Dončić will face his former team on Tuesday for the first time since the trade. Our team of NBA experts dissects every angle of the deal and matchup.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 25

Former L.A. Fire Chief Kristin Crowley Appeals Her Dismissal

The appeal came less than a week after Mayor Karen Bass removed the chief from her job. She blamed her for a lack of preparation as a blaze destroyed the Pacific Palisades neighborhood.

The New York Times - 6d

Forget the celebrities. Meet L.A.'s small businesses that depend on the Oscars

Hollywood's biggest night is also a huge opportunity for production workers and small businesses around Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Times - 6d

In wake of L.A. wildfires, a diverse small business community looks to rebuild

When the Los Angeles wildfires swept through Southern California in January, Barbara Shay lost much more than the building housing the cafe she owned.

NBC News - 5d

Why Matthew Stafford and the Rams stayed together -- and what it means for L.A.

The Rams are focusing on the short term, keeping the quarterback who gives them the best chance to win another Super Bowl.

ESPN - 5d

Their homes remain standing, but these L.A. wildfire victims still might lose them

Survivors of the L.A.-area fires whose homes are still standing face ballooning smoke remediation costs but don't know how much their insurance companies will cover.

NBC News - 2d

L.A. Fire Chief Kristin Crowley Loses Her Bid for Reinstatement

The former chief, Kristin Crowley, said the mayor had falsely accused her of mishandling the Palisades fire, but her dismissal was upheld by the City Council.

The New York Times - 1d

Oceanographers study the impact of toxic ash from the L.A. wildfires

By coincidence, a Scripps Institute of Oceanography research ship pulled up to Los Angeles as the deadly wildfires were burning thousands of homes, incinerating plastic, paint, asbestos and car ...

CBS News - 1d

Toxic ash from L.A. wildfires could impact fish, marine life

After the deadly Los Angeles area wildfires, there's growing concern about the nearby marine ecosystems. The ash and runoff from the fires settled over the Pacific Ocean for up to 100 miles. CBS ...

CBS News - 15h

New York sues vape distributors over Elf Bar and other fruit and candy e-cigarettes

New York is suing several large electronic cigarette distributors for allegedly selling vaping flavors that can appeal to children

ABC News - Feb. 20

LGBTQ health groups sue Trump over orders targeting diversity, transgender rights

Nine LGBTQ, health and HIV organizations sued the Trump administration Thursday over three executive orders targeting transgender people and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, which ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

Pepperdine University sues Netflix and Warner Bros. over Mindy Kaling's new show

Pepperdine University filed a lawsuit against Netflix and Warner Bros.

NBC News - Feb. 21

NYC sues Trump after FEMA claws back $80 million migrant housing grant

New York City sued President Trump on Friday after his administration clawed back $80 million sent to the city for housing migrants. Citing concerns of “illegal activity,” the Trump administration ...

The Hill - Feb. 22

Two passengers sue Delta after plane rolls over during crash-landing in Toronto

At least two passengers have filed lawsuits against Delta Air Lines this week after 21 people were injured Monday when a plane overturned upon landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport.

NBC News - Feb. 22

Pacers fans sue Patrick Beverley, Bucks after altercation during 2024 NBA playoffs

Beverley was suspended four games by the NBA. He has yet to serve it after signing in Israel in July.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 25

Drug compounders sue over weight loss drugs' removal from FDA shortage list

A trade group representing compounding pharmacies has filed a lawsuit against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for removing semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic, from its drug ...

The Hill - Feb. 25

DNC sues over Trump order to expand White House control of independent agencies

National Democrats on Friday sued over President Trump's executive order aiming to expand the White House's control over various independent regulatory agencies. The Democratic Party's three ...

The Hill - 5d

Drugmakers prepare to sue EU over tax to pay for waste water clean-up

Pharma and cosmetics industries want other sectors to contribute ‘fair share’ towards cost of removing pollutants

Financial Times - 3d

Former FEMA CEO sues after firing over New York grant to house migrants

The former chief executive officer of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has sued over her termination last month, saying her firing flouted civil service laws. The Department of Homeland ...

The Hill - 1d

Kobe Bryant greets Laker Luka Doncic in new L.A. mural based off 2019 meeting at game

Arutyun Gozukuchikyan's new mural of Kobe Bryant and Luka Doncic captures them embracing each other at a Lakers game in December 2019, a month before Bryant died in a helicopter crash.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 18

Andrew Garfield, Percival Everett and Attica Locke among L.A. Times Book Prize finalists

Andrew Garfield, Percival Everett and Attica Locke are among the finalists for the 45th Los Angeles Times Book Prizes.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19

'Queen Sugar' actor Kofi Siriboe dives into the art world with his first L.A. exhibition

The art exhibition on display from Feb. 21-23 at the Line Hotel in Koreatown explores themes of Black migration and movement via various art forms.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 21

Bass Removes Kristin Crowley, L.A. Fire Chief, Blaming Her for Lack of Preparation

Mayor Karen Bass criticized Kristin Crowley for sending firefighters home before a blaze devastated the Pacific Palisades neighborhood.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass removes fire chief over tensions during deadly blazes

LOS ANGELES — Mayor Karen Bass on Friday ousted Fire Chief Kristin Crowley amid tensions between the two over the way this year's deadly fires were handled.

NBC News - Feb. 22

Jessica Simpson left L.A. for Nashville. Now she's released her first single in almost 17 years

Jessica Simpson's new single, 'Use My Heart Against Me,' is the first look into her new country EP, 'Nashville Canyon, Part 1.' The project will be released March 21.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 21

L.A. Mayor pressed over why she is removing Fire Chief Kristin Crowley

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has removed the city's fire chief from her position in the wake of last month's deadly wildfires. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.

CBS News - Feb. 21

L.A. fire victims face a dilemma: Sell their burned-down homes at a loss, or pay a staggering cost to rebuild?

Homeowners have been warned not to take lowball offers — but what is a reasonable price for a fire-damaged lot in one of the country’s most expensive real-estate markets?

MarketWatch - Feb. 22

Arthur 'King Bobalouie' Moses, who led one of first L.A. Bloods gang sets and sang backup for Delfonics, dies

After his funeral recently, Arthur 'King Bobalouie' Moses was remembered as an early member of the Crips and a founder of the Pirus, one of the nation's first Bloods gangs.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 22

Luka Dončić posts first triple-double with Lakers as L.A. tops Mavericks in first meeting since trade

Dončić got the best of his former team and finished with 19 points, 15 rebounds, 12 assists and three steals

CBS Sports - Feb. 26

Spray cans and sunset hues: L.A. artist honors Luka Doncic, Kobe Bryant in Lakers mural

Arutyun Gozukuchikyan's mural depicts Dončić and Bryant at the last Lakers game Kobe attended.

ESPN - Feb. 26

In return to L.A., Anthony Davis recounts 'all the emotions' since his shocking trade

Anthony Davis spoke with The Times about the disbelief he felt over being traded to the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Doncic this month.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 26

Commentary: How exuberant, ambitious operas in L.A. score big despite small casts and modest budgets

Los Angeles is in the midst of a de facto chamber opera festival with productions across the region tackling the social and political issues of the moment.

Los Angeles Times - 6d

L.A. fire captain who fought California wildfires to attend joint address to Congress

Palisades and Eaton fire survivors still need help. That's the message California Sen. Alex Padilla hopes to send to Congress next week at President Donald Trump's first joint address.

NBC News - 6d

Rams to meet with Matthew Stafford about future in L.A., QB has discussed contract with two teams, per report

A decision on Stafford is expected soon

CBS Sports - 6d

Matthew Stafford, Rams agree on restructured contract to keep star QB in L.A. for 2025 season

Los Angeles had allowed Stafford to speak to other NFL teams to gauge his market

CBS Sports - 5d

Oscars host Conan O'Brien ribs Timothée Chalamet, Karla Sofía Gascón and pays tribute to L.A.

The comedian and former late-night host steps into the hot spot formerly occupied by Jimmy Kimmel, Billy Crystal and others.

Los Angeles Times - 3d

Tarantino's cinematic universe as live cabaret show? Welcome to L.A.'s new CineVita

Demi Moore is an investor behind a new live theatrical experience called CineVita, housed in a 15,000-square-foot Belgian spiegeltent near SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. A tribute to Quentin Tarantino ...

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Jane Fonda: A Hollywood legend with some fascinating property purchases— from Atlanta to L.A.

Although Fonda has called L.A. home for the past 15 years, her road to SAG Awards history actually began in New York City.

MarketWatch - 1d

Sen. Adam Schiff calls out insurers for not paying L.A. wildfire victims' living expenses

California’s top insurers are being called out for not paying the living expenses of policyholders who are L.A. wildfire victims and whose homes are uninhabitable.

NBC News - 1d

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