Nation May 25 Risk of a catastrophic explosion has been eliminated at chemical tank in California, authorities say By Leah Willingham, Associated Press
Nation May 23 40,000 under evacuation orders after chemical tank leak in Southern California Authorities in Southern California on Friday were racing to figure out how to prevent the explosion of a storage tank that has been leaking a hazardous chemical used to make plastic parts, as some 40,000 people were under evacuation orders… By Olga R. Rodriguez, Claire Rush, Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press
Nation Dec 15 Federal authorities arrest 4 suspected extremists in New Year's Eve bombing plot across Southern California The group allegedly plotted to set off a series of bombings on New Year's Eve and target ICE agents and vehicles. By Associated Press
Nation Feb 24 Watch 8:53 Altadena's Black homeowners face challenging future after devastating wildfires The fires that burned parts of Southern California will likely become the most expensive wildfires in U.S. history. They also burned a scar through historically Black neighborhoods in Altadena. Families there are still sifting through the debris and are concerned… 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
Jan 29 Emergency alert systems lagged when residents needed them most during LA wildfires By Christopher L. Keller, Claudia Lauer, Amy Taxin, Rebecca Boone, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
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 09 Nearly 2,000 structures destroyed by Los Angeles area fires so far, including homes of several celebrities By Associated Press 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. Continue reading
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