Lawsuit blames downed power lines as second ignition point in Palisades fire
The suit alleges the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power tried for months to cover up the harm caused by the fallen ...
California lawmakers ask for nearly $2 billion to fund LA's fire recovery
After a visit from Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and a handful of council members, California lawmakers asked the state ...
LA municipal utility says no evidence energized power line caused fire
A Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) above-ground power line near the Pacific Palisades was energized when the ...
Downed municipal power lines may have caused LA’s Palisades Fire, lawsuit claims
The lawsuit also claimed two major reservoirs critical to fighting the fire were drained prior to the fire to forgo proper ...
They lost their coastal Malibu homes to fire. But should they rebuild along a rising sea?
In rebuilding, Malibu homeowners face the challenge of not just fire danger but also sea level rise. Some argue the land ...
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LADWP Clears Initial Blame in Devastating Palisades Fire
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) was cleared of initial blame in the Palisades Fire, despite complaints ...
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Low number of permits issued for rebuilding homes after Palisades Fire is 'concerning': Councilwoman
More than two months after the Palisades Fire, only four permits have been issued for homeowners to rebuild their properties -- a low figure that one councilmember said was "concerning." ...
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LA city council exploring LAFD funding initiatives
The Los Angeles City Council approved a measure on Tuesday that would lead to more funding for the LA Fire Department.
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Head of Small Business Administration visits L.A. to assess wildfire recovery needs
U.S. Small Business Administration head Kelly Loeffler visited Los Angeles on Tuesday to assess the agency's role in wildfire ...
LA seeks $1.9B bailout amid $1B deficit, $38M in lost revenue from fires
Los Angeles is seeking a $1.9 billion state bailout after receiving $2.5 billion in state aid thus far. Los Angeles faces a ...
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L.A. Firefighters Show Elevated Lead and Mercury Levels After Wildfires
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health launched the L.A. Fire Health Study to investigate the long-term impacts of ...
Plagued by disaster, an iconic oceanfront restaurant in Malibu closes
Duke's Malibu, the historic Southern California oceanside restaurant near Los Angeles, closes permanently after fire and ...