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Today's breaking news on wildfires in California, SoCal and Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 12: Vehicles run on the Palisades section of Pacific Coast Highway along scorched structures and trees by wildfires on January 12, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. The Palisades and Eaton fires have forced tens of thousands of residents to flee this week, leaving many wondering what may remain of their homes in Pacific Palisades, Altadena and surrounding areas. (Photo by Qian Weizhong/VCG via Getty Images)

California Wildfires 2 hours ago

Lawsuits accuse insurers of colluding to drop coverage in fire-prone parts of California

Two lawsuits filed in Los Angeles accuse the major home insurers of colluding to limit coverage in high-risk areas across California.

California Wildfires Apr 19

Members of burned LA church bear a cross through their devastated neighborhood to mark Good Friday
California Wildfires Apr 18

Here's what recovery looks like in Altadena 100 days after the Eaton Fire

Los Angeles Rams Apr 17

LAFD Air Operations fire station will be home base for Rams on NFL Draft day

The Los Angeles Rams will honor first responders with a draft day home like no other. The team will make the selections from the Los Angeles Fire Department’s Air Operations base in Van Nuys to ...
Altadena Apr 16

Elevated lead levels near Eaton Fire burn scar keep residents out

Homeowners in Altadena say they’ve been unable to return to their homes post-Eaton Fire due to dangerous toxins near the burn area.
Wildfires Apr 16

Late May targeted for PCH reopening, but Malibu already open for business

Gov. Gavin Newsom said over the weekend that crews have been working around the clock to target a late May reopening of the burn-zone section of Pacific Coast Highway on the Los Angeles County coast. ...
Altadena Apr 16

Altadena knife sharpener helps Eaton Fire victim restore family heirlooms

An Altadena man whose home burned in the Eaton Fire had family heirlooms restored thanks to a knife sharpener who’s been helping the community.

California Wildfires Apr 16

New bill to allow department of defense to sell excess aircraft to firefighters

The U.S. Senate passed a new bipartisan bill reauthorizing the Department of Defense of sell excess aircraft and parts to firefighters helping fight U.S. wildfires.
California Wildfires Apr 15

$2.4M in grants available to LA restaurants affected by January wildfires. How to apply

The application window is open for $2.4 million in grants for Los Angeles restaurants affected by the deadly January wildfires. The California Restaurant Foundation LA Fire Recovery Grants will provide $10,000 grants to 242 independent restaurants. The direct-relief money will help cover essential business expenses and long-term recovery. Click her...
Wildfires Apr 15

LA County allocates $3M to support soil testing for Eaton Fire victims

After tests found elevated levels of lead in soil near the Eaton Fire burn area, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion on Tuesday to allocate $3 million to help affected property owners conduct more detailed testing.
Altadena Apr 14

Little League fields in Altadena set to reopen with help from the Dodgers Foundation

Although the fields will soon be open, the lots around the field remain empty.
LA County Apr 14

Wildfires, legal settlements and more leave LA County budget in ‘uncharted territory'

Budget cuts would affect all Los Angeles County government departments in a spending plan unveiled Monday that accounts for “extraordinary” pressures, the county’s CEO said. Under the plan for the nation’s largest county government, multiple departments would face 3% budget cuts in the coming fiscal year. The proposal would ...
California Wildfires Apr 12

Federal agency assures Altadena residents of safe precautions during debris crushing

Crews are continuing their work at the Altadena Golf Course to crush concrete from homes affected by the Eaton Fire.
California Wildfires Apr 13

PCH will reopen in time for the summer, Newsom says

Pacific Coast Highway is slated to reopen just in time for the summer, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Saturday.
California Wildfires Apr 12

In fight over insurance, neighbors crowdsource Eaton Fire contamination data

Crowdsourced tests from Eaton Fire neighborhoods show elevated lead levels in every home tested so far and residents hope that will support their argument for insurers to cover testing of all properties.
California Wildfires Apr 12

Jewish families channel Passover story after devastating losses in Los Angeles wildfires

Members of a 104-year-old Pasadena synagogue that was burned down in the Los Angeles fires in January are getting ready to celebrate Passover.
Orange County Apr 8

OC Board approves nearly $10 million in settlements from Airport Fire

Officials said the fire was sparked by the county public works crew using heavy equipment.
LA County Apr 8

LA County to make a permitting authority to expedite rebuilding in Altadena

The Board of Supervisors passed a motion to create a new unified permitting authority within the Altadena One-stop Recovery Permitting Center.
Pacific Palisades Apr 8

‘It's amazing to see.' Rebuilding begins for homes destroyed by Palisades Fire

Construction equipment and lumber are coming in as the rebuilding process begins in some homes affected by the Pacific Palisades Fire.
California Wildfires Apr 8

‘Not acceptable.' Not a single home building permit finalized in Altadena following Eaton Fire

Not a single building permit for an impacted homeowner was finalized in Altadena, a Los Angeles County official said Monday.