Ousted Fire Chief in L.A. Claims Mayor Bass Retaliated Against Her in Legal Filing

The former chief, Kristin Crowley, claimed that Los Angeles leaders retaliated against her for publicly blaming them for refusing to properly fund the Fire Department.

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Trump Raids Help Stir a Political Reversal for Karen Bass

The mayor of Los Angeles has emerged as a leading voice of the city’s resistance to the Trump administration after facing criticism for her handling of the wildfires.

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Firefighters Work to Contain Wildfire Northwest of L.A.

The blaze, called the Canyon fire, began early Thursday afternoon near Lake Piru, a reservoir about 60 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles.

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As Earth Warms, California Fire Season Is Starting Earlier, Study Finds

Summertime fire activity is creeping into spring, and the balmier climate is a major driver, scientists said.

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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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Trump Suggests He May Withhold California Disaster Aid Over His Feud With Newsom

President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom have traded sharp insults in recent days as California awaits billions of dollars in federal wildfire relief.

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Why California’s Wildfires Could Be Brutal This Summer

Experts say there could be more large wildfires than usual this year. Here’s a look at why.

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Wildfire Near San Bernardino Mountains Prompts Evacuation Orders

The fire, which was burning near the town of Apple Valley, had exploded to 2,000 acres since starting on Tuesday afternoon.

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