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15:50 A surprising number of Americans want climate action. But why aren’t there more?

Support for climate action is growing in the US, but partisan divides and fossil fuel interests hold sway

14:47 Federal Emergency Declared Over Wildfires in Far East’s Zabaikalsky Region - The Moscow Times

Russian authorities on Wednesday declared a federal-level state of emergency in the Far Eastern Zabaikalsky region as wildfires continue to rage across vast swathes of forest. “About 92% of all forest fire areas in the country are currently in the Zabaikalsky region,” said Ivan Sovetnikov, head of Russia’s Federal Forestry Agency (Rosleskhoz). The federal emergency designation transfers responsibi

07:41 Ocean County fire: Wildfire in Lacey, Waretown grows to 8,500 acres; 3,000 evacuated

Local roads have been closed and evacuation orders both mandatory and voluntary have been put in place,

03:26 Wildfire in New Jersey burns buildings, forces thousands to evacuate

The Jones Road wildfire erupted in southern Ocean County, forcing over 3,000 to evacuate.

03:21 New Jersey wildfire spreads over 3,200 acres with containment at just 5%, officials say

An uncontained wildfire has spread more than 3,200 acres in New Jersey, prompting evacuations in Ocean County areas, including Waretown and Barnegat.

22/04 L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Cuts 400 Police Department Jobs in 'State of the City'

Mayor Karen Bass tried to strike an upbeat tone as she delivered the bad news Monday in her "State of the City" speech.

22/04 Packerton wildfire in PA, also known as Jim Thorpe Fire, sets hundreds of acres ablaze

The fire is 15% contained and continues to burn through hundreds of acres.

21/04 Emergency Situations Minister Visits Far East to Assess Wildfires - The Moscow Times

Russia’s Emergency Situations Minister Alexander Kurenkov visited the Zabaikalsky region in the country’s Far East on Monday to assess growing wildfires in the area As of Monday, 50 wildfires were burning across the Zabaikalsky region and covered roughly 168,000 hectares (415,137 acres), according to the Interfax news agency, which cited regional authorities.

20/04 Bar-Ilan University researchers develop AI model to predict lightning-induced wildfires

Israel's most notorious wildfire was in December 2010 on Mount Carmel near Haifa. It spread quickly, consuming much of the Mediterranean forest covering the region.

19/04 Homeowners on the edge of towns issued wildfire warning

Statistics show that 286 wildfires occurred between January 1 and April 4, 2025, more than 100 more than the same period in 2022.

18/04 State Farm Eases Personal Property Payout Burden for L.A. Fire Victims After Talks with Trump's Grenell

After meeting with Ric Grenell, State Farm agreed to pay out 65% of the value of personal property claims before requiring itemization.

18/04 Far East’s Zabaikalsky Region Restricts Travel Amid Widespread Wildfires - The Moscow Times

Authorities in Far East Russia’s Zabaikalsky region on Thursday introduced movement restrictions in an effort to contain fast-spreading wildfires.

18/04 UK wildfires expose ‘postcode lottery’ of firefighting resources, says union

Exclusive: Head of Fire Brigades Union calls for statutory body to set national standards amid fears for public safety

18/04 UK national parks warn of ‘catastrophic’ risk from wildfires this Easter

Weeks of fires amid warm and dry spell have decimated ecosystems and threatened endangered species, say experts

18/04 Eaton Fire Survivors Denounce State Farm over Alleged Insurance Mishandling

Survivors of the Eaton Fire, which torched its way through Altadena, have called out State Farm for alleged mishandling of insurance claims.

16/04 L.A. Spends Less on Firefighters than Homeless, Who Start One-Third of Fires

L.A. spends more on homelessness than it does on firefighters -- and that the homeless start nearly one-third of fires.

16/04 Whole ecosystems ‘decimated’ by huge rise in UK wildfires

Blazes in some parts of the country are up by 1,200% since last year, as charities warn about effects on wildlife

16/04 What I learned about American Jews while collecting Judaica for LA fire victims

Over 5,000 new and used Judaica items were distributed to more than 400 Jews affected by the Palisades and Eaton fires.

16/04 Palisades, Malibu Residents Sue L.A. over Fire, Empty Reservoir

A group of a dozen residents of Pacific Palisades and Malibu are suing the L.A. Department of Water and Power (LADWP) over the recent fire.

15/04 LA county facing financial turmoil after wildfires and $4bn abuse settlement

County to cut budget by almost $90m as it tackles nearly $2bn in fire-related costs and cuts to federal funding

15/04 Why a California city may give up their gardens for wildfire safety

City councilmembers in Berkeley, California, are considering law to ban most plants within five feet of houses in wildfire-prone neighborhoods.

15/04 Rick Caruso: ULA Tax Has Reduced Revenues for L.A.

Developer Rick Caruso said that the Measure ULA tax has resulted in reduced revenue, and is slowing rebuilding after the wildfires.

15/04 Newsom Signs Law to Spend 15 Times More on Medi-Cal, Including Illegal Aliens, than on Fire Prevention

Newsom (D) will spend $181 million on fire prevention -- and $2.8 billion on Medi-Cal, whose costs have ballooned to cover illegal aliens.

15/04 Deadly floods, storms and heatwaves: Europe suffered the 'serious impacts’ of climate change in 2024

Storms and flooding across Europe last year affected a total of 413,000 people, led to the loss of at least 335 lives and are estimated to have cost at least €18 billion in damages. View on euronews

15/04 ‘Pain’ of climate change already clear in Europe, latest report shows

Storms and flooding across Europe last year affected a total of 413,000 people, led to the loss of at least 335 lives and are estimated to have cost at least €18 billion in damages.

15/04 Deadly floods and storms affected more than 400,000 people in Europe in 2024

European State of the Climate report ‘lays bare’ impact of fossil fuels on continent during its hottest 12 months on record

12/04 Scotland issued major wildfire warning as blazes sweep nation

As temperatures soar, Scotland faces an unprecedented wildfire crisis, with emergency services battling fierce infernos and communities on high alert.

11/04 Steve Soboroff Leaves L.A. Fire Recovery Effort After Clashes with Karen Bass

Steve Soboroff, Karen Bass named as "Chief Recovery Officer," left his post after being sidelined -- and blasted the effort on his way out.

11/04 Lakers' Head Coach JJ Redick Joins Bass, Caruso to Rebuild Palisades Rec Center

J.J. Redick joined Mayor Karen Bass and property developer Rick Caruso -- two political rivals -- to rebuild recreation facilities.

11/04 Major Fires in Siberia, Far East Mark Ominous Start to Russia’s 2025 Wildfire Season - The Moscow Times

Forest fires have swept several of Russia’s Siberian and Far East regions over the past week, setting off what is projected to be yet another devastating wildfire season.  At least 52 wildfires spanning more than 41,675 hectares were active across Russia on Thursday, the country's Aerial Forest Protection Service reported.  Authorities have already declared the start of the wildfire season across

11/04 After losing homes and businesses, LA wildfire victims face a hurdle to rebuilding: Trump’s tariffs

The uncertainty is keeping contractors from buying materials and discouraging would-be Good Samaritans from offering discounts

10/04 Major Fires in Siberia, Far East Mark Ominous Start to Russia’s 2025 Wildfire Season - The Moscow Times

Forest fires have swept several of Russia’s Siberian and Far East regions over the past week, setting off what is projected to be yet another devastating wildfire season.  At least 52 wildfires spanning more than 41,675 hectares were active across Russia on Thursday, the country's Aerial Forest Protection Service reported.  Authorities have already declared the start of the wildfire season across

09/04 Wildfire warnings issued as UK temperatures set to reach 24C on Friday

London fire brigade asks people to behave responsibly and Scottish fire and rescue service gives ‘extreme’ alert

09/04 ‘Their determination is heroic’: Portuguese youth mount fresh climate lawsuit against government

A new lawsuit is being built to challenge the Portuguese government’s climate targets and plans by young veterans of climate litigation. View on euronews

09/04 California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara a No-Show at State Farm Hearing

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara failed to show up at a hearing he demanded into State Farm's proposed new rate hikes.

09/04 ‘Heroic’ youth back with new climate lawsuit after European rejection

A new lawsuit is being built to challenge the Portuguese government’s climate targets and plans by young veterans of climate litigation.

08/04 Israel launches AI fire prediction tool to protect transportation systems

As the new fire prediction system is rolled out this summer, it represents a significant leap forward in Israel's ability to manage the risks posed by climate change.

08/04 Urgent 'extreme warning' for parts of UK as wildfires rage - full list

Firefighters remain in Galloway Forest Park near Glentrool in Dumfries and Galloway.

07/04 Greece holiday warning as Foreign Office alerts UK tourists on 'disasters'

The mainland and surrounding islands have been known to experience earthquakes, floods, wildfires, extreme heat, and storms.

06/04 Los Angeles County Hires Anti-Trump McChrystal Group for Public Input

Los Angeles County has hired a consulting firm associated with anti-Trump retied general Stanley McChrystal to handle public engagement.

06/04 Trump Raises Logging Quota 25% to Harvest Timber, Prevent Fires

The Trump administration has raised logging quotas 25% to increase timber production in the face of tariffs -- and to prevent fires.

06/04 How losing homes in the Los Angeles wildfires re-traumatized Jews who escaped Iran

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: 42 years ago, Mahnaz, Firouz, and their then-small children had escaped the fanatic violence and persecution of Iran in the middle of the night.

05/04 The Life and Death of a Block Destroyed By the L.A. Fires

A block is more than just houses — it’s one of our most basic forms of community. This is the story of what’s lost when a whole block burns.

05/04 Millions of Americans believe they’re safe from wildfires in their cities. New research shows they’re not

Many of the suburbs and cities hit hardest in recent years were caught off-guard, and key stakeholders are racing to understand the dynamics that drive these fires

04/04 UK set for warmest day of the year after firefighters tackle wildfires

Temperature could hit 24C in central England on Friday amid ‘very high to extreme’ risk of wildfires across Britain

03/04 LA wildfires death toll climbs to 30 after officials find more human remains

Discovery in Altadena months after fires brings deaths in Eaton fire up to 18, while 12 people killed in Palisades fire

03/04 Fire crews battle blazes across UK amid ‘very high to extreme’ risk for weekend

People urged not to light fires as crews attend outbreaks in Stirling and Dunbartonshire and on Dorset heathland

03/04 Climate crisis on track to destroy capitalism, warns top insurer

Action urgently needed to save the conditions under which markets – and civilisation itself – can operate, says senior Allianz figure

02/04 Cigarettes ignited large Table Rock fire in South Carolina, officials say

Four people were arrested Tuesday on suspicion of starting the largest mountain wildfire in South Carolina history, officials said.

01/04 California wildfire threatening forest home of world’s oldest tree

Silver fire leading to fears about Methuselah, a nearly 5,000-year-old bristlecone pine in eastern part of state

01/04 The countdown to Trump’s biggest round of tariffs | The Excerpt

Republicans want to defund Planned Parenthood. Plus, U.S. imports surged as consumers stocked up ahead of tariffs. It's all on The Excerpt.

01/04 A first-of-its-kind neighborhood in California fights fire by just existing

Insurers say a neighborhood like the one built in Southern California protects residents from fire — and perhaps other close by properties as well.

30/03 How hurricanes Otis and John exposed Acapulco’s big divide and left residents ‘scared for our lives’

The last two big storms to hit Mexico have left the city vulnerable to organised crime and in fear of the next climate shock

30/03 Man tending grandparents’ graves suspected of igniting South Korea’s worst wildfires

Police launch probe into a man suspected of accidentally starting the country’s worst wildfires in history while clearing his relatives’ gravesites

29/03 ‘God knows what’s in the water’: Los Angeles surfers in limbo as wildfire toxins linger

In a city where surfing is a way of life, the wait to get back in the water has been agonizing. But new research offers a glimmer of hope

29/03 Gavin Newsom Does Something Useful: Helps Extend FEMA Debris Cleanup

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) can claim to have done something to help rebuilding efforts in the Pacific Palisades -- finally.

28/03 Fires rage, spread across Carolinas as central US braces for severe weekend weather

As wildfires expand across North and South Carolina, forecasters expect powerful thunderstorms to erupt across the central U.S.

28/03 Wildfires in the Carolinas, fueled by Hurricane Helene debris, rage on: See map

The Black Cove Fire is the top priority in the U.S. right now, and red flag warnings are in place. See maps of wildfires in North and South Carolina.

28/03 How a hurricane helped fuel a rash of wildfires months after landfall

Fire experts say that while wildfires this time of the year in the Southeast are common, the scope and level of risk this year is unusual.

28/03 Rain and cooler weather help South Korean fire crews battle devastating wildfires

Rain and cooler temperatures are helping South Korean fire crews as they battle the country’s worst-ever wildfires as the governor of the hardest-hit region called for overhauling response strategies to respond to the climate crisis that he says worsened the disaster.

28/03 Foreign Office issues warning for country following 'evacuation orders'

Travel alert for a popular destination after wildfires that have killed at least 27 and displaced thousands

27/03 Wildfires rage on in North and South Carolina as more firefighters arrive

Hundreds of people asked to leave their homes amid states of emergency and out-of-state responders battling blazes

27/03 Flames Forge Faith: ‘Fingerprints’ Singer/Songwriter Tells Bannon’s ‘War Room’ How God’s Peace Sustained Him After Losing Home in LA Fires

Fresh off the release of the mega viral song "Fingerprints," Singer/songwriter Jon Kahn went on Steve Bannon's "WarRoom" to discuss how his walk with God began, the evolution of the song, and how trials, tribulations, and a season of loss inspired its release.

27/03 Wildfires continue to spread in NC, SC leaving behind destruction: See map of Carolinas

Firefighters in North Carolina gain movement on containing two of the state's largest fires, while South Carolina's largest fire doubles in size

27/03 South Korea wildfires become worst on record as death toll reaches 27

Authorities have struggled to contain the blazes which have killed 27 people and damaged scores of buildings.

27/03 South Korea wildfires become biggest on record as disaster chief points to ‘harsh reality’ of climate crisis

Officials point to ultra-dry conditions as death toll reaches 26 and fires threaten Unesco heritage sites

27/03 Karen Bass Pushes Green Agenda in Rebuild: Faster Permits for 'All-Electric' Homes

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is pushing a "green" agenda, offering faster permits for those residents who agree to build "all-electric" homes.

27/03 Dozens dead and thousands evacuated in 'unprecedented' South Korea wildfires

Thousands of people have been forced to evacuate amidst some of the country's worst ever wildfires. View on euronews

27/03 South Korea is in uphill battle to contain massive wildfires as the death toll rises to 26

Multiple wildfires raging across South Korea’s southern regions for days have killed 26 people and destroyed more than 300 structures, as thousands of personnel and dozens of helicopters has mobilized again to battle the the county’s worst-ever blazes.

26/03 Massive South Korean Wildfires Kill 24, Inflict ‘Unprecedented Damage’

South Korean wildfires over the weekend killed 24 people, forced 27,000 to evacuate, and burned more than 17,000 hectares of land.

26/03 South Korea wildfires 'largest on record,' disaster chief says

More than a dozen fires broke out over the weekend, scorching wide swathes of the southeast, as the death toll rose to 26.

26/03 Wildfires continue to burn in North Carolina, South Carolina: See map

Wildfires persist in the Carolinas as evacuations and fire weather continue.

26/03 Lawsuit Claims LADWP Power Line Sparked Second Blaze in Palisades Fire

A lawsuit says LADWP is to blame for some damage in the Palisades Fire due to a power line that allegedly sparked a second blaze.

26/03 L.A. Council Furious: Only 4 Building Permits, While Hagerty Paid $10 Million

L.A. has only issued four building permits since the Palisades Fire -- while paying $10 million to Hagerty Consulting for a "report."

25/03 WATCH: Trump-Inspired 'Fighter' Singer/Songwriter Jon Kahn Releases New Song About Faith During a Season of Loss

With his latest release "Fingerprints," Kahn takes listeners on an emotional musical journey that traces the origins of the faith he initially felt but denied as a young boy, only to embrace as a man. 

25/03 Firefighters in Carolinas battle for control as high winds threaten to fan flames

Dry conditions that have prevailed across much of North and South Carolina have created an elevated fire risk.

25/03 Wildfires in North Carolina, South Carolina set thousands of acres ablaze: See map

Several wildfires continue to burn thousands of acres across the Carolinas.

25/03 'Table was set for fires': Western North Carolina burned by Helene aftermath

Fallen trees and debris from the September hurricane serve as kindling for the fires and hamper efforts to contain them.

24/03 Wildfires continue burning across North Carolina and South Carolina: See map

Wildfires return less than a month after fires cause havoc in the Carolinas.

24/03 State of emergency declared as wildfires rage out of control in the Carolinas

Parts of North Carolina and South Carolina have been designated an \

24/03 Wildfire Emergency Declared in Both Carolinas as Multiple Blazes Spread

The wildfires have forced evacuations and emergency declarations as multiple blazes threaten areas still recovering from Hurricane Helene.

23/03 A Home Insurance Storm Is Brewing in This State

As in the rest of the U.S., home insurance has become more costly and scarce in New Mexico, which has the highest share of uninsured homes in the country.

22/03 US senators push for more funding for California fire recovery

Two Democratic U.S. senators on Friday visited the charred ruins of Altadena nearly three months after a devastating fire and made a case for more funding to rebuild the California community.

21/03 3 wildfires in Polk County, North Carolina prompt evacuations, statewide burn ban

Three different wildfires are burning hundreds of acres in Polk County, North Carolina, officials say.

21/03 South Florida fire scorches 24K acres, blanketing region in smoke and disrupting traffic

24,000 acre wildfire burns between Miami and the Florida Keys

18/03 Oklahoma wildfires kill 4, injure hundreds more: See wildfire map

Oklahoma continues to see critical wildfires as thousands of acres burn across the state.

18/03 Michael Savage Challenges Gavin Newsom on Special Master for California Fire Aid

Savage told Newsom that Trump should appoint a "special master" to oversee fire relief aid for California due to mismanagement.

17/03 Thousands of acres set ablaze in Texas and Oklahoma wildfires: See maps

Wildfires leave behind a path of devastation in Oklahoma and Texas as the states continue to face critical fire weather this week.

17/03 Exclusive -- Rep. Darrell Issa: Homeowners Should Sue 'California FAIR' over Poor Coverage

Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) said a class action lawsuit against California FAIR may be the only way to make those who lost insurance whole.

17/03 Death toll rises, National Guard deployed after weekend storm kills 37 across US: Updates

President Donald Trump said his office was monitoring the deadly bout of severe weather and deploying the National Guard to Arkansas.

16/03 Wildfires, including one near Fredericksburg, rage across thousands of acres in Texas

Multiple wildfires are ablaze in Texas, including one named the Crabapple Fire which is near Fredericksburg.

15/03 16 dead as massive storm system sweeps across US south with multiple tornadoes

Chaotic weekend sees blizzard warnings in midwest, wildfires in southern plains and dust storms in Texas

15/03 Extreme weather and powerful winds predicted for 100 million Americans

Sprawling storm system to affect vast swath of territory from Canada to Texas with tornadoes threatening in south

14/03 Blue State Blues: 8 Things Gavin Newsom Should be Doing to Help Fire Victims Instead of Podcasting

Instead of recording podcasts, maybe California Governor Gavin Newsom could pay some attention to rebuilding Los Angeles. Here are 8 ideas.

14/03 Report: California's Gavin Newsom Refuses to Release Texts, Emails About L.A. Fires

Governor Gavin Newsom is reportedly refusing to release text messages and emails to and from Los Angeles city and county officials.

14/03 Foreign Office alert to Brits travelling to top destination after 'attacks'

The Foreign Office has urged Brits to stay alert following a recent spate of violent attacks and muggings against hikers and foreign tourists.

13/03 Climate change made 2022’s UK wildfires 6 times more likely

One of the study’s key messages is the pressing need to adapt to rising fire risks while limiting further warming.

12/03 HUD Secretary Turner: We Will Do 'Everything We Can' to Rebuild L.A. After Wildfires

HUD Secretary Scott Turner posted a moving video on Tuesday about his visit last week to the Pacific Palisades and Altadena.

12/03 L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Says City Considering Suspending Measure ULA Tax to Help Rebuilding

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass said Tuesday that she and the City Council are considering ways to suspend Measure ULA, a real estate transfer tax.

11/03 Hunter Biden may be avoiding testifying in laptop suit because of possible 3-month trip to South Africa: docs

Hunter Biden may be trying to dodge a deposition in a lawsuit involving his infamous laptop because of an upcoming three-month trip to South Africa, new court papers allege.

11/03 Pollak: Repealing or Suspending Measure ULA, So-called 'Mansion Tax,' Could Help Rebuilding of L.A.

The repeal of Measure ULA is an urgent necessity -- before it is too late to rebuild what was lost in the Los Angeles fires.

11/03 Brace for even more wildfires: Bad fire season roars into spring

The ongoing hot, dry conditions across much of the nation's southern tier, along with gusty winds, are contributing to an early wildfire season.

10/03 Lloyd’s of London expects $2.3bn losses from California wildfires

Insurance market says fine art losses were limited because rich residents took such possessions with them

10/03 South Carolina woman charged with starting Myrtle Beach wildfire in her backyard

Police arrested a South Carolina woman they say started a large wildfire that scorched over 2,000 acres of land near Myrtle Beach.

10/03 Malibu, Hit by Fires, Now Hit by Earthquakes as Well

Malibu which was burned by the Franklin Fire in December and the Palisades Fire in January, suffered a 4.1-magnitude earthquake.

10/03 NY authorities investigate Long Island blazes as fire threatens central US

As investigators work to identify the origin of the recent New York wildfires, red flag warnings were issued across the central U.S.

09/03 National Guard helps battle wind-fueled wildfires burning on New York's Long Island

The state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services warned that wind gusts up to 40 mph were likely, complicating efforts to douse flames.

09/03 L.A. Times: Mayor Karen Bass Is Deleting Her Text Messages

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is deleting her text messages, thus defeating efforts by media organizations to obtain them.

09/03 Kathy Hochul Issues State of Emergency as Fires Break Out in Long Island

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) issued a state of emergency as several brush fires were reported as having broken out in Long Island.

09/03 Wildfires break out on Long Island, NY, officials declare state of emergency

Early Saturday morning, the National Weather Service office in New York warned of elevated fire risk.

08/03 'Fast moving' wildfires rage across Long Island as residents flee

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

08/03 Opinion | The L.A. Fires Burned Their Homes. These Objects Remained.

After their homes burned, Angelenos tell us what the objects that survived mean to them.

07/03 HUD Extends Foreclosure Moratorium for L.A. Fire Victims

The Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced an extension of its foreclosure moratorium for homes in the areas impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires. 

07/03 Watch as Steve Carell tells students their prom expenses are paid for after brutal wildfires

Virginia charity Alice's Kids will pay for the prom tickets of about 800 high school seniors in the Altadena, California area, affected by the Eaton Fire.

07/03 Watch – HUD Secretary Talks Restoring Altadena After Eaton Fire

Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner visited the Eaton Fire devastation in Altadena on Thursday.

06/03 Are we living through a ‘polycrisis’ or is it ‘just history happening’?

The term ‘polycrisis’ has gained traction as we face one disaster after another. It’s overwhelming – but diagnosing the catastrophe is the first step to addressing it

06/03 Los Angeles County Sues SoCal Edison over Start of Eaton Fire

Los Angeles County officially sued utility company Southern California Edison, claiming that its power lines caused the Eaton Fire.

06/03 Steve Carell Surprises Southern California High School Students, Affected by Wildfires, With Free Prom Tickets

Actor Steve Carell is sending Southern California high school students affected by the devasting wildfires in Los Angeles to the prom for free.

05/03 State Farm Exec Appears to Condemn L.A. Fire Victims, Say Palisades Homes Should Never Have Been Built

A State Farm executive appeared in a video released Wednesday to say that homes should never have been built in the Pacific Palisades.

05/03 Like a Bad Neighbor, State Farm Ain’t There: Refuses to Pay Out Fire Victims For Personal Property Without Detailed Inventory List

State Farm has chosen to ignore California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara's recommendation not to make fire victims itemize property.

05/03 Deadly storm bringing downpours, fierce winds to East; 3 dead: Live updates

A colossal winter storm was slamming the East Coast after tearing across the central U.S., unleashing a barrage of dangerous weather disruptions.

05/03 Nicole Shanahan Funds Recall Effort Against L.A. Mayor Karen Bass

Billionaire Nicole Shanahan will pour millions of dollars into an effort to recall LA Mayor Karen Bass over her mishandling of the wildfires.

05/03 LA City Council keeps controversial firing of former Fire Chief Kristin Crowley in place

The Los Angeles City Council overwhelmingly voted to keep the controversial firing of former Fire Chief Kristin Crowely in place.

04/03 North, South Carolina fires ablaze as severe weather threatens states: See wildfire maps

Thousands of acres are ablaze in North and South Carolina as the states could face severe weather on Wednesday.

04/03 'What if we can’t get out?' Video shows couple’s race to escape South Carolina wildfire

The Myrtle Beach, South Carolina residents scrambled to escape a fiery scene in Carolina Forest, where the Covington Lane Fire scorched 1,600 acres.

03/03 NYT: Little League Baseball is Holding Pacific Palisades Together After Fire

The New York Times reported Monday on how the local baseball little league in Pacific Palisades is helping the community stay together.

03/03 Wildfire maps: See where fires are burning in North Carolina, South Carolina

Dozens of wildfires raged across the Carolinas on Sunday, prompting evacuation orders across both states.

03/03 Firefighters in Carolinas make gains against fires but parts of US still at risk

As firefighters in the Carolinas made progress against multiple blazes, forecasters warned of critical fire weather in the central U.S.

03/03 South Carolina Governor Declares State of Emergency Due to Wildfires

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R) declared a State of Emergency in response to more than 100 wildfires breaking out in the state.

02/03 Gavin Newsom Declares 'State of Emergency' for Brush Clearance -- Months Too Late

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) declared a "state of emergency" for brush clearance -- months too late to save the communities of L.A.

02/03 Wildfires rage across the Carolinas; SC governor issues state of emergency

The National Weather Service issued advisories on Sunday from Georgia to New Jersey warning of an increased risk of wildfires.

02/03 Japan battles largest wildfire in decades

More than a thousand people have been evacuated near forest of Ofunato in northern region of Iwate

01/03 President Trump to sign executive order unleashing forest management after LA wildfires

President Trump signed an executive order that looks to federal forest management following the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.

01/03 $200,000 Gift Bag for 2025 Oscar Nominees Includes Lipo, Luxury Travel, and Wildfire Disaster Relief

This year's swag bags for Oscar nominees are valued over $200,000, with dozens of gifts ranging from liposuction vouchers to international resort stays -- and in the wake of the historic Los Angeles wildfires, some of the freebies may help victims with repairing or rebuilding their properties or family members' homes. | Entertainment

28/02 Red flag warnings active across central US amid threat of 'extreme fire behavior'

States across the central U.S. were under red flag warnings Friday as warm temperatures and high winds threatened to cause \

28/02 Former Los Angeles fire chief appeals controversial ousting that came in wake of wildfires

Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley formally appealed her firing by Mayor Karen Bass on Thursday.

28/02 Wildfire in Iwate rages on as unusually dry weather continues

The size of the affected area has doubled in less than two days.

27/02 Chappell Roan and Dave Grohl memorabilia sold at LA wildfire auction

Outfits, instruments and memorabilia were auctioned off as part of the Give A Frock campaign to raise money for those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires.

26/02 'Abhorrent scheme': Scammers towed vehicles in LA while Eaton Fire burned, official says

“I find it disgusting that these fraudulent tow operators exploited fire survivors during their time of distress,” one LA County official said.

25/02 As Deadline Approaches, Few Insurance Companies Obey CA Insurance Commissioner Lara on Paying out Personal Property to Fire Victims

Few insurance companies are complying with Ricardo Lara's request that they cover 100% of the personal property lost in the L.A. fires.

25/02 'A political decision': Los Angeles official slams mayor's ousting of fire chief

Los Angeles Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez told USA TODAY that Kristin Crowley should appeal her firing. Mayor Karen Bass said Crowley was fired for \

25/02 After wildfire devastation, California seeks public input with new program

The widespread impact of the fires, which displaced tens of thousands of people, created an extraordinary need for government services.

24/02 Report: LA County Possibly Rushed Testing New Alert System Before Fires

A report claims LA county possibly rushed a new alert system just before the devastating wildfires broke out.

23/02 Ric Grenell Floats DOGE for California; Elon Musk Endorses

Ambassador Ric Grenell floated the idea Sunday of a DOGE to clean up state government in California -- and Elon Musk agreed.

23/02 ‘An ode to Altadena’: LA arts community bands together to support fire-ravaged neighborhood

The eclectic neighborhood was devastated by the wildfire last month; galleries and artists are now working to protect its legacy

23/02 Anjelica Huston reveals how she reconnected with ex Jack Nicholson during LA wildfires

Anjelica Huston also explained why she stayed with Jack Nicholson for so long despite his infidelities.

23/02 After Signing $50 Million to Fight Trump, Newsom Asks Congress for $40 Billion in Fire Relief -- Without Oversight

California Gov. Gavin Newsom asked Congress for $40 billion in fire aid -- two weeks after signing $50 million to fight Trump's policies.

23/02 Grenell: There Will Be 'Strings' Attached to Federal Aid for California Wildfires

Grenell says that there will be "strings" attached to federal aid to California for cleaning up after the wildfires last month in L.A.

23/02 CA State Sen. Ben Allen Proposes 'Eliminate 'The List' Act' for Fire Victims

State Sen. Ben Allen has proposed that insurance companies cover 100% of the losses to personal property in fire.

23/02 Report: L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Edits Out Q&A from Press Conferences

Embattled Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has been editing out the question-and-answer (Q and A) portion of many of her press conferences.

22/02 What Survivors of the L.A. Fires Took With Them

They rushed to flee the fires in Southern California, grabbing their belongings and their pets. They took the precious and the mundane, each with its own story to tell.

21/02 Pacific Palisades plots ravaged by LA fires hit the market — for up to $3.95M

Some homeowners aren’t sticking around for the rebuild, sources said.

21/02 LA mayor ousts fire chief amid wildfire response criticism

Mayor Karen Bass announced the decision to remove Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley from her position in a statement Friday.

21/02 LA mayor Karen Bass ousts fire chief after public rift over wildfire response

Kristen Crowley removed after blaming city for budget cuts, while mayor claimed firefighters weren’t properly deployed

21/02 ABC News' Take on L.A. Fires: Transgender Residents Hardest Hit!

ABC News is reporting that the transgender community in Los Angeles was the "hardest hit" by the recent deadly wildfires.

20/02 Ten Years and $7.5 Billion Later, No New Water Storage in California

No new water storage infrastructure has been built in California, more than a decade after voters approved a $7.5 billion water bond.

20/02 Report: L.A. County Steps in to Test Soil in Palisades, Eaton Fires

Los Angeles County will test the soil for contaminants after the debris of burned homes and structures is removed.

20/02 ‘If not fire, we’ll be killed by hunger’: villagers continue to feel fallout from Bolivia’s worst wildfires

Food shortages and health issues continue after vast areas of forest and farmland burned last year

20/02 Farmers Insurance Estimates $600 Million 'Loss' Due to California Wildfires

Farmers Insurance estimated that it would lose $600 million as a result of the Los Angeles area wildfires that occurred in California.

19/02 ‘It’s definitely not moving’: another bear makes evacuated LA home its own

Black bear weighing 500lb found in crawlspace in Pasadena, two weeks after Altadena man discovered unfamiliar tenant

19/02 L.A. Times: Text Messages Reveal Divide Between Karen Bass, Local Leaders

The L.A. Times published text messages that suggest Mayor Karen Bass is failing to cooperate with other local government leaders.

19/02 Map: Where Landslides in California Quicken Their Pace

A new map shows where land movement is accelerating, buckling roads and collapsing homes.

19/02 Rick Caruso Introduces Free Prefab Homes for L.A. Fire Victims to Speed Return

Developer Rick Caruso's non-profit, Steadfast L.A., is introducing free prefabricated homes so people can move back to their property.

19/02 As L.A. Victims Await Aid, Mayor Karen Bass Blames Fire Chief -- Again

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is blaming LAFD Chief Kirsten Crowley -- again -- for they city's failure to prepare for the fire.

18/02 Their studios burned. Their art was destroyed. A new exhibit of the remaining works of 100 LA artists devastated by fire

One Hundred Percent, a ‘non-hierarchical’ volunteer effort, features nearly 100 artists, with works ranging $50 to $50,000

18/02 ‘An unprecedented situation’: EPA plan for LA wildfire cleanup stirs protests over toxic dangers

Demonstrators have protested against an expedited cleanup process that would involve using a beloved beach as a toxic waste sorting site

18/02 CA Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara Tired of Being 'White Mansplained' About His Job

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara says he is tired of being "white mansplained on how to do my job," after facing criticism.

17/02 Karen Bass' Classmate Defends Fire Response After Mayor Broke Promise Not to Leave Country

A former high school classmate of L.A. Mayor Karen Bass has written to defend the mayor's conduct during the recent wildfires.

17/02 California Unlikely to Follow Tennessee and Refund Property Taxes of Disaster Victims

California appears unlikely to follow Tennessee's example of refunding the property taxes of victims of natural disasters.

16/02 I signed up for disaster training in LA. I had no idea I’d need it so soon

Four months ago I took an emergency response course. Then the wildfires came, and I realised, in an era of disasters, how vital trained neighbors are

16/02 Report: L.A. Fire Dept. Could Have Pre-Deployed 10 Engines to Palisades, but Did Not

The LAFD could have pre-deployed ten engines to the Pacific Palisades ahead of the deadly Palisades Fire, but did not, the LA Times says.

16/02 Fire-Ravaged California Spending Nearly $10 Billion on Health Care for Illegal Aliens

California, which failed to prevent the spread of wildfires, is set to spend nearly $10 billion on health care for illegal aliens.

15/02 US Forest Service and National Park Service to fire thousands of workers

Wildfire-management groups say Trump’s latest push to trim government could impede firefighting efforts

15/02 More than 80% of new California properties are in high fire-risk areas

And the problem isn’t limited to the region – across the US, nearly a third of homes are at high risk

15/02 Extreme weather is our new reality. We must accept it and begin planning | Gaia Vince

As wildfires, floods, droughts and record-breaking temperatures have shown, the post-climate change era has arrived. Now we need honesty and action from our leaders

15/02 LADWP Hires Top Law Firm to Defend Against Lawsuits by Residents in Palisades Fire

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has hired a top law firm to defend itself against lawsuits by residents.

14/02 Mudflows Wash Firefighter into Pacific Ocean in Malibu After Fire, Rain

Mudflows in Malibu washed a firefighter, in his car, from the Pacific Coast Highway and into the ocean after intese rains followed the fires.

14/02 ‘Altadena is not for sale’: LA wildfire rebuild sparks gentrification fears

Residents worry rebuilding will drive out longtime locals in the racially diverse suburb

14/02 Southern California roads submerged in sludge as heavy rains batter region

Parts of Los Angeles devastated by wildfires at risk of rock and mudslides as evacuation orders issued in Sierra Madre

14/02 Feds will not test soil after LA fires cleanup. Experts warn more testing is needed.

Experts told USA TODAY that further testing is needed to help communities understand the risks of lingering L.A. wildfire contaminants.

14/02 Eaton Fire, Too, Saw Hydrants Run Dry as Pressure Dropped in High Demand

Altadena had the same problem that Palisades did: a sudden drop of water pressure in the system, thanks to sudden demand.

13/02 Eggstraordinary! California farm makes mega egg donation to LA wildfire victims

Rosemary Farms in Santa Maria is donating hundreds of thousands of eggs, even as prices spike because of bird flu and other factors.

13/02 L.A. Residents Outraged After Army Corps Abandons Soil Testing in Burn Areas

L.A. residents are furious at an announcement by the Army Corps of Engineers that there will be no testing of local soil for toxins.

13/02 US wildfire suppressants rife with toxic heavy metals, study finds

Suppressants a ‘major’ source of toxic pollution that causes heavy-metal levels to spike in the environment

13/02 Meghan Markle makes major change to Netflix show after brutal backlash

Meghan Markle's new Netflix show was due to drop in January, but it was put on hold after LA's wildfires and it seems the show has now been changed as a result

12/02 Critical California insurer calls for $1 billion infusion to cover LA wildfire claims

California's last-resort homeowners insurance plan seeks a $1 billion infusion from private insurers to help pay Los Angeles-area wildfire claims.

12/02 California braces for flooding and mudslides as atmospheric river looms

An atmospheric river is expected to bring torrential rain to California this week, threatening parts of the state with flash floods and mudslides.

12/02 Mandy Moore trashes Amazon for leaving delivery at her in-laws’ home destroyed in deadly LA fires: ‘Do better’

Moore’s own home was damaged by the LA fires.

12/02 Senators: Trump hiring freeze means wildland firefighting jobs are going unfilled

Wildland firefighters around the country say they've had job offers rescinded or frozen in the wake of President Donald Trump's federal hiring freeze.

11/02 California Gov. Gavin Newsom to Stage Photo-Op to Mark Start of Federal Debris Removal

Gavin Newsom plans a photo-op to mark the start of debris removal in Pacific Palisades Fire -- though the state has little to do with it.

11/02 Steve Hagerty, Head of Firm Karen Bass Chose to Rebuild L.A., Was Disaster as One-Term Mayor of Evanston, Illinois

Steve Hagerty, whose firm Karen Bass chose to lead L.A.'s rebuilding, had a disastrous tenure as mayor of liberal Evanston, Illinois.

11/02 Hawaii Supreme Court rules against insurance companies in wildfire settlement case

The Hawaii Supreme Court ruled Monday that insurers could not take part in a $4 billion settlement for victims of the 2023 fires.

11/02 Caruso Slams L.A. After Olympics Construction Delayed over Fire

Developer Rick Caruso slammed L.A. city government, saying it should be possible to build for the Olympics while rebuilding from the fire.

10/02 Former Lead Recovery Consultants at Hagerty, Firm Hired by Bass, Pleaded Guilty to Stealing Disaster Funds

Two former senior executives at Hagerty, which L.A. Mayor Karen Bass appointed to lead rebuilding, pleaded guilty in 2023 to fraud.

10/02 Most nations miss deadline for plans to fight climate change. UN says take your time to do it right

Nearly 200 nations faced a Monday deadline to file what the United Nations’ climate chief calls “among the most important policy documents governments will produce this century."

10/02 For Japanese Americans displaced by war and now wildfire, roots remain elusive

Families whose homes burned in the LA fires recall second world war evacuations and fight to retain connection

10/02 Super Bowl ad sees ‘Science Moms’ urging action on climate change

The advert charts climate change through the life of a little girl, from birth to the day she heads off to college.

10/02 Super Bowl LIX Honors 14 People Killed in New Orleans Terror Attack

The fourteen people who lost their lives in the New Year's terror attack in New Orleans were honored during the Super Bowl LIX.

09/02 Karen Bass’ L.A. ‘Recovery’ Czar Steve Soboroff Once Trashed Trump Supporters as Too White

Los Angeles Chief Recovery Officer Steve Soboroff once mocked Trump supporters as "all white" in a post during the 2016 election.

09/02 Bass' Chief Recovery Officer's Son, Jacob Soboroff, Leads MSNBC Coverage of L.A. Fires

Jacob Soboroff, a familiar face on MSNBC, grew up in the Pacific Palisades and is the son of L.A. "Chief Recovery Officer" Steve Soboroff.

09/02 Steve Soboroff Agrees to Work for Free, After $500,000 Salary Exposed

Steve Soboroff said he would work for free, after coming under fire for earning $500,000 for three months as "chief recovery officer" of L.A.

09/02 Palisades Mom: 'F*ck You, New York Times' for Smearing Fire Victims

A local mother who lost her home in the Palisades Fire is fighting back after the New York Times smeared her town as the "rogue rich."

08/02 L.A. Mayor Bass Hires Illinois Consulting Firm Led by Far-Left Politician

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass has brought in an Illinois consulting firm headed by a far-left politician from a George Soros-funded mayors program.

08/02 Grenell Calls Out Bass-Appointed L.A. Fire Recovery Chief for $500K 3-Month Salary: 'Gross, Offensive'

Ric Grenell slammed Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass's fire "recovery czar" for his large three-month salary of $500,000 paid by charity groups. 

08/02 Huge piles of mud still block California road, drone footage shows

Road crews are continuing to clear a mudslide that blocked access to Topanga Canyon outside LA following the devastating Palisades Fire last month.

08/02 Food security project helping farm workers springs from ashes of wildfires

An Oregon coalition is sourcing food locally and offering it free of charge – with no questions about immigration status

08/02 ‘It’s a gut punch’: how the California wildfires affected film and TV workers

Nearly 8,000 below-the-line Hollywood workers were in evacuation areas with over 300 losing their homes, a further blow to an industry already struggling

08/02 Newsom Signs $50 Million to Fight Trump -- After Asking for Federal Aid for Fires

Gavin Newsom signed $50 million to fight Trump's policies -- after returning from a trip to Washington to seek federal aid for wildfires.

07/02 Harry and Meghan’s US home leans into 'community strength' amid wildfire risk

Harry and Meghan's A-List neighbourhood is clubbing together against the threat of more California wildfires.

07/02 Altadena’s Black community demand justice for LA fire victims: ‘I want us to be taken care of’

Memorial service led by Rev Al Sharpton highlighted Eaton fire’s disproportionate impact on Black residents

07/02 Gavin Newsom Changes California Fire Laws After Meeting Trump

Newsom signed the order after returning from Washington, D.C., where he met with President Trump to discuss federal aid.

07/02 Gavin Newsom to Ban Plants Within 5 Feet of Homes in Fire-Prone Areas

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) plans to ban the use of plants within five feet of homes in what are designated as "fire-prone" areas.

07/02 Blue State Blues: Gavin Newsom Can Still Veto His Incredibly Stupid Anti-Trump Bills

The right thing to do -- the manly thing, if one can say that -- would be for Newsom to veto the $50 million and stop poking Trump in the eye.

07/02 HUD Sec. Turner on L.A. Fire Victims: FHA Will Do 'What It's Supposed to Do'

Trump's Department of HUD Sec. Scott Turner said the Federal Housing Authority will "do exactly what it's called to do" to help L.A. victims.

07/02 Lee Zeldin: EPA Working 'Round the Clock' to Clean Up L.A. Fires

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said that his agency was "working 'round the clock" to remove hazardous material from the L.A. fires.

07/02 LA fires: SoCal Edison says equipment likely caused Hurst Fire

New regulatory filing shows power line surges, problems during high winds, including at a transmission tower near start of Hurst blaze in LA County.

06/02 'That Bullsh*t Can’t Happen': Grenell Says DEI Must Not Slow Fire Cleanup

Ambassador Ric Grenell told federal, state, and local leaders that he would not tolerate DEI slowing down the rebuild after the L.A. fires.

06/02 WSJ: Late Evacuation Alerts Blamed for Wildfire Deaths in Altadena

Emergency alerts for residents of west Altadena came too late, leading to a cluster of fatalities in the area as the wildfire raged on.

06/02 Musk uses his X ownership and White House position to push Trump priorities, intimidate detractors

The emergence of X owner Elon Musk as the most influential figure around President Donald Trump has created an extraordinary dynamic — a White House adviser who's using one of the world’s most powerful information platforms to sell the government’s talking points while threatening its detractors.

05/02 Gavin Newsom Goes to White House to Beg for Federal Money After Legislature Passes Anti-Trump Spending

Newsom will beg trump Trump for federal money for California's wildfires, after Democrats passed $50 million to fight Trump, at his urging.

04/02 Meghan Markle on verge of tears as she shares emotional new video

Meghan Markle has released a new video on her Instagram page following the devastating LA wildfires.

04/02 From tragedy to innovation: Israeli ingenuity tackles global wildfire challenges - opinion

As I watch the Los Angeles fires unfold, I’m painfully reminded that these challenges are universal. Fire doesn’t recognize borders, and neither should our solutions.

04/02 Kiwifruit and cheese sandwiches: LA school staff pack free lunches for over 2,000 students affected by fires

Pasadena school district direct’s Liz Powell and staff used ‘everything on hand’ at school sites to dispense meals

04/02 Los Angeles Wildfires FireAid Benefit Concert Raised More Than $100 Million So Far

The stars came out for FireAid and so did wallets — the massive benefit concert last week to raise money for those affected by the devastating Los Angeles-area wildfires is expected to raise more than $100 million.

04/02 California Democrats Pass $50 Million to Fight Trump, Defend Illegal Alien Criminals; Seek Billions in Fire Aid

California Democrats passed $50 million to fight Trump -- while also seeking billions of dollars in federal aid for wildfires

04/02 Exclusive — ‘Powering the Great American Comeback’: The Legend of Zeldin Comes to the EPA

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin is rolling out a five-pillar initiative for his first 100 days in the role, he told Breitbart News exclusively.

04/02 LA Jews are all mourners now, experiencing both grief and hope - opinion

The lessons of this period will last a lifetime. Through our prayers, through the fires, through the peril, through the joys, through the tears - hope will return.

03/02 Over the moon: Billie Eilish sports 188-year-old Yorkshire wool brand at Grammys

The singer paid tribute to her home city wearing an LA Dodgers baseball cap crafted by English woollen mill Moon

03/02 Rick Caruso Launches 'Steadfast L.A.' to Help Private Sector Lead Rebuilding

Developer Rick Caruso launched a non-profit organization, "Steadfast L.A.," on Monday to help the private sector lead the rebuilding effort.

03/02 NYT Details State, Local Government Failures in Palisades, Eaton Fires

The New York Times has produced a lengthy analysis of the failures of state and local government in the recent wildfires in Los Angeles.

03/02 Scorched Mountains; Green Shoots: A Canyon After Palisades Fire

The landscape in the Temescal Canyon canyon trail is charred beyond recognition. And yet, on the canyon floor, life gain defies the odds.

03/02 Drone operator pleads guilty after aircraft strikes firefighting plane over Palisades Fire

Peter Tripp Akemann, 56, agreed to plead guilty to one count of unsafe operation of an unmanned aircraft, federal prosecutors in Los Angeles said.

03/02 Palisades and Eaton wildfires 100% contained after nearly a month of burning

The Palisades and Eaton Fires are 100% contained, according to Cal Fire, ending nearly a month of burning.

02/02 All the glitz and glamour from the 2025 Grammy Awards red carpet

The red carpet is ready as all the biggest names in music are poised to attend the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles today.

02/02 ‘We won’t be able to return to our house’: the struggle to recover from LA wildfires

People who have lost homes feel an overwhelming sense of uncertainty as impact on their lives becomes clearer

02/02 This 79-year-old lost her home in the California wildfires. 'I hope to live long enough to see it rebuilt'

Karen Bagnard lost her home of more than 50 years in Altadena, California, to the area's devastating wildfires. Now, she hopes to rebuild.

02/02 Palisades Residents Triumph; L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Backs Down over Access

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass backed down in the face of pressure from residents, reversing a decision to open the Palisades to general traffic.

02/02 Trump Administration Releases California Dam Water Without State Approval

The sudden release of water came after state and federal water managers typically coordinate releases.

02/02 Berry the 525-Pound Bear Found Hiding from Wildfire Under L.A. Home

A homeowner who evacuated his residence due to the raging Los Angeles wildfires returned home and discovered a 525-pound bear hiding in a crawl space under his house.

01/02 Milo Ventimiglia & Wife Jarah Mariano Welcome First Child After Losing House in L.A. Fires

"This is Us" star Milo Ventimiglia and his wife, model Jarah Mariano, have welcomed their first child after losing their house in the Los Angeles wildfires. | Entertainment

01/02 Los Angeles’ Palisades and Eaton wildfires are now fully contained

The blazes killed 29 people and are estimated to have caused more than $250bn in damages

01/02 Born of prosperity, sunlight and optimism, California’s dream homes now lie in ashes | Rowan Moore

Magnificent, irreplaceable 20th-century architecture made with craft and imagination was destroyed in the Palisades wildfires

31/01 Peter Facinelli ‘could never’ say no to ex-wife Jennie Garth after he took her in during LA fires: ‘I love her’

“She’s the mother of my kids.” — Peter Facinelli

31/01 L.A.'s wildfires have intensified city's decades-long housing crisis | The Excerpt

Peter Dreier, an urban and environmental policy professor at Occidental College, joins The Excerpt to discuss the worsening situation.

31/01 Bear weighing over 500lbs found hiding under home evacuated in California's Eaton fire

Bear weighing over 500lbs found hiding under home evacuated in California's Eaton fire - The bear was safely removed and released in the Angeles National Forest

31/01 ‘We will be okay’: Lady Gaga and Billie Eilish among headliners for LA wildfire benefit concert

Music A-listers from Dr Dre to Olivia Rodrigo perform at fundraising extravaganza FireAid at neighboring LA arenas

31/01 Green Day, Billie Eilish, Nirvana perform at FireAid concert

Pop stars and survivors graced the stage at the FireAid benefit concert at two venues in California. The benefit aims to raise money for rescue efforts for the Los Angeles fires.

31/01 Billy Crystal Tugs Heartstrings in FireAid Benefit Concert Speech: 'We Will Laugh Again'

Actor-comedian Billy Crystal made an appearance at the FireAid benefit concert in Los Angeles on Thursday where he delivered a heartfelt speech about the pain of losing his home in the Palisades Fire.

31/01 Blue State Blues: Charity vs. 'Social Justice' in the Wake of the Fire

Charity isn’t just about generosity. It’s about the connections between us, an acknowledgment that we need each other.

31/01 Steve Soboroff: Half of Labor Force for Rebuilding L.A. Could be Deported by Trump

Soboroff: "The reconstruction costs are going to be high ... whether or not half our labor gets deported before this [rebuilding] happens."