Jan 15 Crews report gains against massive LA wildfires as winds and arsonists complicate the fight By Jaimie Ding, Julie Watson, John Seewer, Associated Press Firefighters reported significant gains against the two massive wildfires burning around Los Angeles while also extinguishing smaller blazes set by arsonists. Continue reading
Jan 14 Watch 8:05 ‘Everything we know is gone’: Fire victims face devastated communities, uncertain future By Stephanie Sy, Marcia Biggs, Mike Fritz, Eliot Barnhart, Kayan Tara Unprecedented warnings about wind conditions have residents around the Los Angeles area on high alert again as firefighters work to control major blazes that have destroyed communities and taken at least 24 lives. Mayor Karen Bass issued an executive order… Continue watching
Jan 14 Watch 6:09 What the California wildfire destruction means for homeowners and insurance By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant One of President-elect Trump's most controversial nominees was the first to face the scrutiny of a Senate confirmation hearing. Defense Secretary-designate Pete Hegseth was questioned Tuesday about alleged sexual and financial misconduct as well as concerns he lacks the experience… Continue watching
Jan 14 WATCH: Biden designates Chuckwalla and Sáttítla Highlands national monuments By Will Weissert, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Tuesday designated two sites in California as national monuments that will honor Native American tribes while shielding picturesque mountains and deserts from mining and energy development. Continue reading
Jan 14 New bidder challenges Nippon in acquisition of U.S. Steel as Biden administration extends deadline By Marc Levy, Associated Press The proposed deal kicked up an election year political maelstrom across America’s industrial heartland and quickly drew vows by Biden and Trump from the campaign trail in a critical battleground state to block the deal. Continue reading
Jan 14 For cities facing wildfires, contaminated drinking water is a growing concern By Brittany Peterson, Associated Press Last week, Pasadena Water and Power issued a “Do Not Drink” notice to about a third of its customers for the first time since it began distributing water more than a century ago. Continue reading
Jan 14 Federal prosecutors won’t seek charges in fatal arrest of Black motorist Ronald Greene By Jim Mustian, Associated Press The decision closes the books on a lengthy FBI investigation into the white troopers who stunned, punched and dragged Greene and allegations of an attempted cover-up. Continue reading
Jan 14 Biden signs executive order that seeks to grow artificial intelligence infrastructure in the U.S. By Sarah Parvini, Associated Press Tuesday's executive order directs federal agencies to accelerate large-scale AI infrastructure development at government sites. Continue reading
Jan 14 Lawsuits claims Southern California Edison equipment sparked devastating Eaton Fire By Jason Dearen, Associated Press Authorities still haven't determined an official cause for any of the fires, which began last Tuesday amid hurricane-force winds and have killed at least 24 people in the Los Angeles area. Continue reading
Jan 14 Strong winds threaten more Los Angeles blazes as firefighters deploy widely and residents prepare to flee By Christopher Weber, Julie Watson, John Seewer, Associated Press LA County's fire chief says crews are better prepared but warns that everyone in the potential fire zones should be ready to evacuate. Continue reading