Atmospheric river hits Southern California with risks of flash floods and deaths on stormy seas
Read full article: Atmospheric river hits Southern California with risks of flash floods and deaths on stormy seasAn unusually strong storm system called an atmospheric river was dousing Southern California on Saturday, prompting flood warnings in areas of coastal Los Angeles County that recently were ravaged by wildfires.
LA County response to deadly fires slowed by lack of resources, outdated alert process, report says
Read full article: LA County response to deadly fires slowed by lack of resources, outdated alert process, report saysA lack of resources and an outdated emergency alert process led to delays in warning residents about the need to evacuate as flames began consuming neighborhoods during the deadly Los Angeles wildfires in January.
LA fires charred homes into piles of metal and concrete. By recycling them, they're given new life
Read full article: LA fires charred homes into piles of metal and concrete. By recycling them, they're given new lifeAfter the Palisades and Eaton fires scorched entire neighborhoods, the Army Corps of Engineers set up operations to recycle concrete and metal from mostly fire-damaged homes.
In the wake of devastating Los Angeles fires, residents begin to rebuild
Read full article: In the wake of devastating Los Angeles fires, residents begin to rebuildNearly four months after wildfires reduced thousands of Los Angeles-area homes to rubble and ash, some residents are starting to rebuild.
Left alone by humans, wildlife returns to the Eaton Fire burn area
Read full article: Left alone by humans, wildlife returns to the Eaton Fire burn areaFour months after the Los Angeles area wildfires tore through the Angeles National Forest and destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses in Altadena, wildlife is returning to the Eaton Fire burn area and scientists are closely tracking them.
California governor asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for Los Angeles wildfire relief
Read full article: California governor asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for Los Angeles wildfire reliefCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover from January’s devastating wildfires.
Parents and kids navigate talks of loss and tragedy as they return home after LA area fires
Read full article: Parents and kids navigate talks of loss and tragedy as they return home after LA area firesWhen 11-year-old Ceiba Phillips returned to his Southern California neighborhood a month after the devastating Eaton fire, he couldn’t believe his eyes.
Their mosque burned down in LA-area wildfire. They're still determined to gather for Ramadan
Read full article: Their mosque burned down in LA-area wildfire. They're still determined to gather for RamadanMembers of Masjid Al-Taqwa, a mosque which burned down in one of the recent Los Angeles-area wildfires, are scrambling to find a space where they can gather, pray and support one another during the holy month of Ramadan.
Heavy rain pummels slide-prone Southern California as crashes close roads in the Northwest
Read full article: Heavy rain pummels slide-prone Southern California as crashes close roads in the NorthwestHeavy rain is falling across Southern California, creating deluges of water and mud on roads at the bottom of hillsides left barren by recent wildfires.
'Voice of the CDC' resumes publication, but experts worry about what they're not hearing
Read full article: 'Voice of the CDC' resumes publication, but experts worry about what they're not hearingA federal scientific publication has returned from a forced two-week hiatus with two papers examining the health effects of wildfires in Hawaii and California.
Too little, too late: Residents say they were in the dark as fire spread with no evacuation order
Read full article: Too little, too late: Residents say they were in the dark as fire spread with no evacuation orderWhen disaster strikes, government emergency alert systems offer a simple promise: Residents will get information about nearby dangers and instructions to help them stay safe.
What is FireAid, the LA wildfire benefit concert featuring Billie Eilish, Stevie Wonder and more?
Read full article: What is FireAid, the LA wildfire benefit concert featuring Billie Eilish, Stevie Wonder and more?FireAid is a star-studded benefit concert organized for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief.
The ash left behind by the Los Angeles wildfires might be toxic, experts warn
Read full article: The ash left behind by the Los Angeles wildfires might be toxic, experts warnAs some people return to what's left of their homes after the Los Angeles-area wildfires, experts are warning about possible dangers of the ash that's left behind.
How to organize your financial life ahead of natural disasters
Read full article: How to organize your financial life ahead of natural disastersIf you live in a part of the world at risk for wildfires, floods, blizzards, tornadoes, or earthquakes, there are ways you can be financially prepared for disaster, beyond insurance.
California officials warn against price gouging as rents soar in fire-stricken Los Angeles
Read full article: California officials warn against price gouging as rents soar in fire-stricken Los AngelesTenant advocacy groups, landlord associations and elected officials are condemning rent gouging after tens of thousands of people were displaced in deadly fires this month.
Navajo Nation firefighters battle wildfires in Los Angeles
Read full article: Navajo Nation firefighters battle wildfires in Los AngelesA quick-strike crew of Native American firefighters and journeymen utility workers from the Navajo Nation are helping Los Angeles residents cut through landslides, mangled trees and charred debris of the Eaton Fire that rampaged though the Los Angeles area.
He left his LA-area home to cover the wildfires. But the flames were barreling toward his front door
Read full article: He left his LA-area home to cover the wildfires. But the flames were barreling toward his front doorHe left his Los Angeles-area home to cover the wildfires, but the flames were barreling toward his front door.
Santa Anita postpones weekend racing as track is staging area for fire relief efforts
Read full article: Santa Anita postpones weekend racing as track is staging area for fire relief effortsA flareup of the wildfire on the west side of Los Angeles that prompted new evacuations has caused Santa Anita to cancel horse racing this weekend.
In Los Angeles, people snap up air filters and wear masks against smoke pollution
Read full article: In Los Angeles, people snap up air filters and wear masks against smoke pollutionWith levels of sooty air pollution far too high across swaths of the Los Angeles area, people are taking precautions: wearing masks, buying air purifiers and staying indoors.
The Los Angeles landmarks from film and TV damaged by wildfires
Read full article: The Los Angeles landmarks from film and TV damaged by wildfiresThe high school where Brian De Palma brought Stephen King’s “Carrie” to life, Will Rogers’ ranch house and a motel owned by William Randolph Hearst are among some of the famous structures that were damaged or destroyed by the California Fires.
Monstrous wildfires blanket Southern California with smoky air, threatening the health of millions
Read full article: Monstrous wildfires blanket Southern California with smoky air, threatening the health of millionsMassive wildfires burning in the Los Angeles area have filled the air with a thick cloud of smoke and ash, prompting air quality advisories.
Minnesota Lottery: Verification issue caused Powerball delay
Read full article: Minnesota Lottery: Verification issue caused Powerball delayThe Minnesota Lottery says a technical issue with its two-tiered verification process was to blame for a delay in this week's record $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot drawing.
