Jose Amezcua was one of hundreds of incarcerated firefighters who battled the deadly Los Angeles wildfires last year. The experience not only reduced his sentence but gave him purpose and prepared him for life after prison.
Three of four Los Angeles area suspects have pleaded not guilty to plotting bombings targeting multiple Southern California businesses on New Year's Eve. The suspects, arrested Dec. 12 in the Mojave Desert during a rehearsal, allegedly belong to an anti-government group.
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Investors snap up fire zone properties and housing recovery struggles
Nearly one year after devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County, investors are purchasing about 40% of properties in
One year after the Palisades and Eaton fires devastated Los Angeles County, killing 31 people and destroying over 16,000 structures, recovery remains slow. Only 10 homes have been rebuilt as the region continues receiving aid from state programs and charitable organizations.
Nearly one year after devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County, investors are purchasing about 40% of properties in hard-hit areas. Property values have plummeted 30-60%, while many homeowners lack funds to rebuild after the fires that destroyed 16,000 structures.
One year after wildfires swept through Pacific Palisades and Altadena, recovery challenges have shifted from physical rebuilding to insurance claims and regulatory decisions. The disaster exposed critical gaps in California's homeowner insurance system and claims handling processes.
The NFL MVP race remains tight with Matthew Stafford (LA Rams) and Drake Maye (Patriots) as frontrunners. Stafford led the NFL with 4,707 yards and 46 TDs while guiding the Rams to a 12-5 record. Winners will be revealed February 5.
Santa Monica's four weekly farmers markets offer fresh local produce throughout January 2026. Highlights include peak-season citrus and avocados, new vendors like Bakeman Bars and Fat Uncle Farms, plus live entertainment at Pico and Main Street markets.
A longtime Santa Monica resident argues for closing SMO Airport by 2028 as mandated by a 2014 citywide referendum. The letter challenges claims about the airport's economic benefits and raises concerns about increasing jet fuel pollution.
After just over two months, Southern California Edison has drawn more than 1,800 customers to a compensation program meant to settle scores of lawsuits against the company over the deadly Eaton Fire
