Nation Feb 24 Altadena’s Black homeowners face challenging future after devastating wildfires By William Brangham, Mike Fritz, Sam Lane
Nation Feb 11 Watch 7:03 Students and teachers find ways to keep learning after wildfires destroy schools Amid the devastation of the wildfires that tore through Southern California last month, thousands had their education disrupted. At least a dozen schools were burned or so badly damaged that students can’t return any time soon. William Brangham spent time… By William Brangham, Mike Fritz, Sam Lane
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 16 As wildfires still burn, focus turns to rebuilding Los Angeles’ leveled neighborhoods 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. By Michael R. Blood, Jaimie Ding, Associated Press
Nation Jan 09 Nearly 2,000 structures destroyed by Los Angeles area fires so far, including homes of several celebrities Fires burning in and around Los Angeles have claimed the homes of numerous celebrities, including Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore and Paris Hilton and led to sweeping disruptions of entertainment events. By Associated Press
Jan 09 WATCH: Firefighters begin to slow wildfires while Los Angeles faces scope of destruction By Christopher Weber, Julie Watson, John Seewer, Associated Press Firefighters are making progress slowing the major fires in the Los Angeles area that have killed five people, ravaged communities from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena and caused thousands of people to flee their homes. Continue reading
Jan 07 Los Angeles residents flee fire fueled by potentially ‘life-threatening, destructive’ winds By Christopher Weber, Associated Press Forecasters said "life-threatening, destructive" gusts could last for days while toppling trees and bringing extreme fire risk to areas that haven't seen substantial rain in months. Continue reading
Sep 12 Firefighters hope to take advantage of cooler weather to gain upper hand against Southern California fires By Eugene Garcia, Amy Taxin, Olga R. Rodriguez, Eric Thayer, Associated Press Firefighters battling three major wildfires in the mountains east of Los Angeles are taking advantage of cooler weather as they slowly gain the upper hand against blazes that have destroyed dozens of homes. Continue reading
Sep 04 Watch 3:44 After losing his sight, this scientist created a unique nature walk for the other senses By Kori Suzuki, Carolyne Corelis, KPBS Public Media In Southern California's Tijuana River Estuary, a blind scientist is leading a tour that encourages visitors to experience nature a little differently. He introduces visitors to the native plants with an emphasis on the other four senses besides sight. This… Continue watching
Aug 21 Watch 2:54 Southern California begins cleaning up after 1st tropical storm in 8 decades By Geoff Bennett, Eliot Barnhart Southern California has been battered by historic rainfall, floods and mudslides in the latest in a string of disasters wreaking havoc across the country. So far, there are no reports of major damage or injuries linked to Tropical Storm Hilary. Continue watching