L.A. Wildfire Evacuations Were Slowed by Poor Visibility and System Weaknesses

An independent report on the January disaster found that emergency alerts were hampered by flawed policies, aging equipment and high winds.

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The Luckiest Gas Station in America

A Syrian immigrant in Southern California beat the odds — twice — and now some Powerball players see an ineffable magic at work in his store.

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Justice Dept. Accuses California Utility of Negligence in Deadly Eaton Fire

Federal prosecutors say the January blaze that swept through Altadena, as well as another fire in 2022, were sparked by faulty equipment.

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Southern California Edison Creates Fund for LA-Area Eaton Fire Victims

California officials have not yet determined whether Southern California Edison caused the fire, which killed 17 people and destroyed thousands of properties.

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Death Toll From L.A. Fires Reaches 31 After Remains Are Found

More than six months after the fires, officials determined that another person had died in Altadena.

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ICE Raids Scare Off L.A. Workers Rebuilding Fire-Torn Areas

Immigrant workers are central to recovery efforts in neighborhoods burned in the January wildfires, but recent raids have led some to stay home.

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Losing Your Home Close to Retirement Age: What to Consider Before You Sell or Rebuild

Losing your home in a disaster when you’re at or near retirement age can derail your finances and jeopardize the funds you were counting on.

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After L.A. Fires, Edison Wants to Bury Power Lines in Altadena and Malibu

Southern California Edison is echoing calls from homeowners to move spark-prone electrical equipment underground. Company officials estimated the cost at more than $650 million.

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L.A. Fires Death Toll Rises to 30 After Remains Are Found

The discovery makes the Palisades and Eaton fires, combined, the second-deadliest wildfires in California’s history.

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After the L.A. Wildfires, a Race to Save the Tiles, and the Soul, of Altadena

Salvage experts are rushing to save handmade tiles from fireplaces that survived the Eaton fire before they are demolished.

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