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.
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 the Palisades and Eaton fires killed 31 people and destroyed 17,000 structures across Los Angeles County, communities are marking the anniversary with memorials and protests as rebuilding continues amid lingering questions about the disaster response.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has ratified a local emergency proclamation for recent winter storms that caused widespread damage. The declaration enables the county to seek reimbursement for storm-related damages and accelerate recovery efforts.
Los Angeles County experienced its wettest Christmas in modern history as a powerful atmospheric river dumped extreme rainfall across the region Dec. 22-29. Downtown LA recorded about 4 inches, while Santa Monica received 3.1-4.8 inches, causing widespread flooding and mudslides.
A powerful winter storm threatens Southern California with up to 11 inches of rain, dangerous flooding, and damaging winds up to 80 mph through Christmas Day. Officials warn of extreme travel conditions and potential mudslides across Los Angeles and surrounding areas.
There’s been an uneasy feeling across the Los Angeles area about the state of housing, and that feeling has become tangible in the answers of a recent area-wide survey.
The Friday Supreme Court decision to strike down 50 years of abortion rights afforded in 1973’s Roe v Wade has touched off a tidal wave of opposition across the
Californians were ordered to stay at home Thursday as Santa Monica College reported its first coronavirus case and the total number of cases in Los Angeles County reached 292.
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