Jan 15 GoFundMe becomes a repository of harrowing stories and relief as wildfires burn By Matt Sedensky, Associated Press In an era of constant connection, on-demand expectations, pinpointed preferences and endless customization, browsability and tailoring are second nature. Why not for disaster relief, too?… Continue reading
Jan 15 As Los Angeles burns, Hollywood's awards season turns into a pledge drive By Jake Coyle, Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press The Oscars have never meant less, but, at the same time, they might be more important than ever as a beacon of perseverance for the reeling movie capital. Continue reading
Jan 15 Firefighters need better weather to fight California's flames. When will they get relief? By Dana Beltaji, Isabella O'Malley, Associated Press Fire danger remains high in parts of Los Angeles that have been ablaze for days, but there is hope that better weather over the weekend will give firefighters battling the flames some much-needed relief. Continue reading
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 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
Jan 13 Watch 9:46 Dangerous winds pick up as crews continue to battle devastating LA-area fires By Geoff Bennett, Jackson Hudgins, Eliot Barnhart Dangerous wind conditions are picking up speed and threatening to spread devastating fires in Southern California. Four of the major fires have burned through more than 62 square miles. At least 25 people have died, nearly 30 more are missing… Continue watching
Jan 13 Planes are dumping ocean water to fight the Los Angeles fires. Here's why using saltwater is typically a last resort By Patrick Megonigal, The Conversation While the consequences of adding seawater to ecosystems are not yet well understood, we can gain insights on what to expect by considering the effects of sea-level rise. Continue reading
Jan 13 California wildfires could leave deeper inequality in their wake By Terry Tang, Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Jae Hong, Associated Press A drive through the charred neighborhoods around Altadena shows that the fires burned through a remarkable haven for generations of Black families avoiding discriminatory housing practices elsewhere. Continue reading
Jan 13 Los Angeles wildfire deaths rise to 24 as crews prepare for return of strong winds By Christopher Weber, Holly Ramer, Associated Press The National Weather Service issued a rare warning of a "particularly dangerous situation," beginning overnight Monday into Tuesday. Continue reading