Should arsonist get death penalty if people die in wildfire? California Supreme Court to decide
The Supreme Court of California met in Sacramento on Wednesday to hear oral arguments in the case of an arsonist sentenced to death.
SoCal wildfires caused as much as $164B in damages: UCLA research
The two biggest blazes that recently ravaged the Los Angeles metropolitan region may have caused property damage and capital ...
Los Angeles wildfire victims' rebuilding options vary wildly among neighbors due to insurance crisis
Even next-door neighbors face starkly contrasting fortunes and unequal recovery, as nation's home insurance crisis grows.
LAUSD sets aside $2.2 billion to rebuild burned campuses, make schools more resilient
As much as $725 million will go to three fire-damaged campuses, under a broad 'climate resiliency' plan. Two smoke-damaged ...
Some of L.A.’s Fires Were Put Out Quickly. There Are Lessons in That.
While some Angelenos cast around for someone to blame, a whole cooperative emergency-response system whirred to life.
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How the LA fires of 2025 became the perfect firestorm
The Los Angeles (LA) wildfires began with with the Palisades fire, which erupted the morning of Jan. 7 in Pacific Palisades as a mere brush fire. Evacuation orders were issued for that fire and by ...