LA relied on teen volunteers for years despite fire chief's warning, but leaders can't be sued: lawyer
Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley asked for full-time employees to augment a mostly volunteer brush-clearing crew two years ago.
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LA Fire Chief given teen volunteers to clear brush, despite years of warning unaccountable leaders
The devastating fires in Los Angeles are revealing just how deeply ill-prepared the city was for a disaster of such magnitude. While nobody can ever be fully […] ...
Best Movies Streaming February 2025: We Live in Time, Gladiator 2
When it comes to new movies on streaming this February, the one title sure to bring in a ton of eyeballs is Ridley Scott’s ...
Why Republicans keep blaming disasters on DEI
Criticisms of diversity programs from the right often ignore the facts of disasters on the ground, writes Josh Marcus ...
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California fires live updates: Death toll in Los Angeles fires rises to 29
John Locher/AP Winds reached 30 to 40 mph overnight, LA City Fire Chief Kristin Crowley said. Powerful 70 mph winds haven’t happened yet but are possible, Marrone said. The Eaton Fire ...
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California Wildfire Updates: Palisades, Eaton Fires Over 95% Contained
Three active fires in Los Angeles neared full containment Wednesday, after the region received much-needed rain that will provide wildfire relief for the next few weeks. Wednesday, 4:30 p.m ...
California wildfires latest: Rain brings relief — and mudslides — to burn areas in Los Angeles
More than an inch of rain fell in parts of Los Angeles Monday afternoon, triggering flash flood watches and warnings in areas ...