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Commentary: The Grammys promised to honor L.A. fire victims. Instead it turned them into props
The fires, which Grammy organizers pledged to make the focus of the awards, became prop and backdrop, losing the human depth and scale of the tragedy.Los Angeles Times - 6h -
L.A. wildfire victims face financial anxiety amid recovery: 'The uncertainty is very unsettling'
The wildfires that tore through Los Angeles have left residents with ample financial anxieties. There are few answers right now.CNBC - 1d -
Shriver recovers trophies stolen during L.A. fires
Hall of Fame tennis player Pam Shriver, whose car containing major trophies was stolen from a hotel where she had fled to escape the Pacific Palisades fire, said she has recovered the trophies but ...ESPN - 2d -
Melissa Rivers on losing her home in L.A. area wildfires and how she's helping other victims
Actor Melissa Rivers is among those who lost their home in the devastating California wildfires. She spoke to "CBS Mornings" about the fires and how a nonprofit she's part of is helping to provide ...CBS News - 3d -
D.C. fire chief on victim recovery efforts for midair collision
District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Chief John Donnelly spoke to CBS News about the agency's response to the midair collision between an American Airlines plane and an Army ...CBS News - 4d -
Music's biggest stars come together to support L.A. wildfire victims at FireAid
A star-studded line-up of artists are slated to perform at tonight's event, which will raise money for Los Angeles-area wildfire victims.NBC News - 4d -
The L.A. Fires Were a Crisis Comms Nightmare. Why?
As a crisis communications professional who lived through the fires, here’s what I think could have been done differently.Inc. - 4d -
L.A. nightlife bands together on the dance floor to benefit wildfire victims at the Bellwether
Hosted by IHeartComix, the dance party is curated by 11 leading promoters on-site, with a talent lineup that includes Alice Glass, Ladies of Leisure, Emo Nite DJs, Spank Rock and more.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Game streamers raised $97K for LA fire victims via Habitat for Humanity
A group of gaming influencers/streamers in the Evolved talent management network have raised $97,000 in donations for victims of the Los Angeles fires. Just as the fires have been quelled by rain ...VentureBeat - 6d -
Underinsured homeowners grapple with loss after L.A. fires
Before the fires in Southern California, you could see mile after mile of beautiful houses on wooded landscapes. But what you couldn't see was that many of the homes were uninsured or ...CBS News - 6d -
Palisades Fire victims are taking notes from homes that survived
Stories of survival are emerging in the aftermath of the Palisades and Eaton Canyon fires – from people who are amazed to find out their homes survived.CBS News - Jan. 27 -
L.A. fire official talks about progress made battling Hughes Fire
Capt. Sheila Kelliher with the Los Angeles County Fire Department speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the latest in the Hughes Fire in the L.A. area and the challenges ahead.CBS News - Jan. 23 -
The L.A. Fires Expose a Web of Governments, Weak by Design
Who’s in charge? The muddled jurisdiction of Los Angeles leaves a critical question in doubt.The New York Times - Jan. 19 -
L.A. landlords accused of price gouging say they’re responding to unprecedented demand from wealthy wildfire victims
Some landlords lowered rents after MarketWatch asked about increases that appeared to violate laws against price gouging.MarketWatch - Jan. 18 -
Riot Games Launches In-Game Events To Raise Funds For LA Fire Victims
Riot Games is taking action in the wake of the devastating fires that have torn through various parts of Los Angeles in recent days. In the coming week, the publisher will implement in-game ...GameSpot - Jan. 17 -
WATCH: SoCal Strong: Donation total for fire victims
"GMA" announces our wildfire relief efforts have reached nearly $6.5 million thanks to generous contributions.ABC News - Jan. 17 -
Top music acts announced for FireAid, a concert to support L.A. wildfire victims
The biggest names in pop, rock and country are coming together to raise funds for victims of the Palisades and Eaton wildfires and assist with the recovery.The Hill - Jan. 17 -
L.A. Wildfire Victims Need Cash More Than Used Clothes: How to Help
After natural disasters, relief organizations are overwhelmed by clothing donations. Aid groups in Southern California say money is more helpful.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
A long road to rebuilding and fights over government funding await L.A. fire victims
The scenes of destruction in Los Angeles have brought a sense of déjà vu for Steve Crowder.NBC News - Jan. 15 -
The Grammys are still happening, but with refocus on L.A. fires relief
The 2025 Grammys are still happening next month in L.A. with a refocus on fundraising to support wildfire relief.CBS News - Jan. 15 -
Volunteers reflect on impact of food donations for LA fire victims, first responders
Local volunteers, restaurants and organizations like World Central Kitchen worked all weekend to support LA firefighters and evacuees.ABC News - Jan. 14 -
What we know about the fire victims
An amputee and his bedbound son, and a man trying to defend his home of 55 years, are among the 24 victims of the Los Angeles fires.BBC 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 -
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 -
Landlords ripping off fire victims, says Selling Sunset star
Real estate mogul Jason Oppenheim says renters are being asked for thousands over previous prices.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
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 -
How California residents are stepping up to help fire victims
As wildfires in the Los Angeles area continued to burn on Saturday, some people and businesses lent a helping hand to displaced residents. CBS News Los Angeles' Dillon Thomas reports.CBS News - Jan. 11 -
California communities step up to help fire victims
As fire victims in Southern California discover how much they've lost, communities are stepping up to help them. Elise Preston reports on the relief efforts.CBS News - Jan. 11 -
These companies are pledging millions in funds, supplies to help LA fire victims
Major corporations, including Disney and Target, have announced pledges to help the growing number of people affected by the LA wildfires.ABC News - Jan. 11 -
L.A. officials give update on Eaton Fire
Officials provided an update on the Eaton Fire burning in northeast Los Angeles County on Saturday afternoon. L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger said she invited President-elect Donald Trump to ...CBS News - Jan. 11 -
The architecturally significant houses destroyed in L.A.'s fires
Historic landmarks by the likes of Myron Hunt and Elmer Grey and a noted Midcentury retreat by architect Ray Kappe have been lost. Here's our residential architecture list, to be updated regularly.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 11 -
USWNT camp moved to Florida due to L.A. fires
The United States women's national team's January training camp will now be held in Florida due to the Los Angeles wildfires, U.S. Soccer said on Friday.ESPN - Jan. 11 -
L.A. fire victims cautioned to view insurance claims process as 'business transaction'
Southern California residents facing losses from this week’s Los Angeles-area fires are beginning to confront their next challenge: filing an insurance claim.NBC News - Jan. 11 -
Victims search through the rubble as thousands of homes destroyed in Eaton Fire
Officials say between 4,000 and 5,000 homes have been destroyed in California's Eaton Fire, with the number expected to rise. The fire, which is in and around Pasadena, is still 0% contained.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
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 - Jan. 9 -
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 - Jan. 9 -
‘What are you going to do?’: Distressed fire victim confronts Gov. Newsom
Governor Newsom was challenged during a visit to Palisades by a distressed mother who demanded to know what action he was taking, and asked to join the phone call to President Biden that the ...NBC News - Jan. 9 -
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 - Jan. 8 -
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 - Jan. 8