Health Aug 06 Studies reveal hidden deaths and health problems connected to Maui and LA wildfires By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
Arts Mar 11 Watch 6:17 The historic buildings destroyed by Southern California’s devastating wildfires January’s Eaton and Palisades fires in Southern California killed at least 29 people and left thousands without homes, juggling insurance claims and questions over whether to rebuild. Another huge loss amid all the rubble was the legacy of historic buildings… By Jeffrey Brown, Lena I. Jackson
Nation Feb 14 Southern California hit by destructive rock and mudslides caused by heavy rains Debris flows brought on by the strongest atmospheric river of the season swept a car off a southern California highway and into the ocean and left roads submerged in sludge. By Christopher Weber, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press
Nation Jan 29 Emergency alert systems lagged when residents needed them most during LA wildfires When disaster strikes, government emergency alert systems offer a simple promise: Residents will get information about nearby dangers and instructions to help them stay safe. By Christopher L. Keller, Claudia Lauer, Amy Taxin, Rebecca Boone, Associated Press
Nation Jan 28 Watch 4:41 Pacific Palisades residents begin to face extent of wildfire recovery Recovery efforts continue in Southern California as the fires that ravaged the state have now largely gone out. William Brangham reports from the Los Angeles area where he has been speaking to people who are hoping to get back to… By Amna Nawaz, William Brangham
Jan 21 Watch 3:02 Remembering the victims of the deadly Los Angeles wildfires By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris It's been two weeks since the wildfires began ravaging parts of Southern California. Firefighters are making progress, but the biggest fires are not yet fully contained. At least 27 people have lost their lives and officials say the full death… Continue watching
Jan 18 Homes were burning and roads jammed before evacuation order for Palisades Fire, AP finds By Rebecca Boone, Gene Johnson, Christopher L. Keller, Claudia Lauer, Amy Taxin, Associated Press The first evacuation order covering neighborhoods closest to the start of the devastating Pacific Palisades wildfire didn’t come until about 40 minutes after some of those homes were already burning, according to an Associated Press analysis of emergency communications and… Continue reading
Jan 16 Watch 5:13 LA residents band together to help in midst of wildfire devastation By Courtney Norris While the Los Angeles wildfires have brought vast destruction and loss, we’ve also witnessed the best of humanity with Californians stepping up to help their neighbors in any way they can. We spoke with many of those people working around… Continue watching
Jan 16 As wildfires still burn, focus turns to rebuilding Los Angeles’ leveled neighborhoods By Michael R. Blood, Jaimie Ding, Associated Press Heartbroken families, burned-out business owners and beleaguered Los Angeles leaders are beginning to ponder a monumental task: rebuilding what was lost in the fires. 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