Late evacuation orders in Altadena raise haunting question: Could more lives have been spared?
After a report from The Times, officials have called for an external review into delayed evacuation alerts in western ...
Why does California keep botching emergency evacuation alerts?
Despite upgrades to wireless alerts system, emergency warnings were often ineffective when most needed during the Los Angeles ...
A legacy destroyed: Altadena's Black residents fear neighborhood's soul may never return
Altadena, California, was among Los Angeles County's first Black middle-class enclaves. Some fear recent wildfires may have ...
As fire-fanning winds continue, Southern California readies for potential rain and toxic runoff
A second day of windy and dry conditions is in store for Southern California. Winds have picked up and are expected to ...
Ben Crump And NAACP Both Sue Southern California Electric For Eaton Fire Victims In Altadena
In separate lawsuits, Benjamin Crump and the NAACP are going after Southern California Electric on behalf of Eaton fire ...
Local Real Estate Agent Sues Southern California Edison for Starting the Eaton Fire
On January 20, 2025, a real estate agent from Altadena, California filed a lawsuit (Case No. 25STCV01553, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court) against Southern California Edison (SCE) for ...
Judge orders California utility to preserve evidence in Eaton fire as lawsuits pile up
More than 20 lawsuits have already been filed against the utility provider. Southern California Edison vowed to remain 'transparent' through the process.
Millions in mutual aid help save historic Black neighborhood during California wildfires
A historic Black neighborhood called Altadena is receiving millions in aid during the most devastating wildfires in southern ...
LA real estate agent charged for price gouging amid California wildfires
California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed charges Wednesday against a local real estate agent for attempting to "price ...
Cracks emerge in House GOP after speaker’s threat to saddle California wildfire aid with conditions
Some U.S. House Republicans in California are breaking with Speaker Mike Johnson over his suggestion that federal disaster ...