Gas leak outside Los Angeles shuts down major highway, nearby residents shelter in place for hours

A reported gas leak from a main gas line in northern Los Angeles County led authorities to shut down a major Southern ...

Proposed half-cent sales tax to fund LA Fire Department is cleared for signature gathering

A proposed half-cent sales tax increase to fund the Los Angeles Fire Department has been cleared for signature gathering.
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LA shoppers could see a new sales tax to help fund the city’s fire department

L.A. shoppers could see an additional 0.5% sales tax that would help fund the Los Angeles Fire Department. A petition to get ...

A new view of two critical days that set the stage for the devastating Palisades fire

Newly-released text messages and depositions from California State Parks staffers offer details of state actions and ...

The Palisades Fire destroyed senior living communities, but many residents are determined to return

At least 800 residents of senior facilities had to abandon essential services and social bonds, but some say returning to ...

Author of LAFD Palisades fire report declined to endorse final version, called it ‘highly unprofessional’

Battalion Chief Kenneth Cook's email adds to the growing evidence that city and LAFD officials attempted to burnish the ...

Vancouver taps 38-year fire service veteran to lead growing fire department

The city of Vancouver, Wash., has appointed veteran fire service leader John L. Drake II as its new permanent fire chief, ...

Her mini therapy horses stepped up big amid wildfire destruction. They’ll be galloping at the Rose Parade

Netane’s therapy horses bring comfort every year. But after the Palisades and Eaton fires, they took on a new role. Look for ...

40-year-old woman killed by hit-and-run driver in Panorama City

The pedestrian was struck and killed at around 5 a.m. on Friday morning near Van Nuys Boulevard and Armita Street, according ...

Edits to LAFD report raise new questions about Palisades fire response

Councilmember Monica Rodriguez raised concerns about in-house after-action reports being overseen by political appointees.
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Woman fatally struck in hit-and-run collision in Panorama City

A 40-year-old woman was fatally struck by a vehicle in a parking lot of a shopping center in Panorama City before sunrise ...

Vancouver picks new fire chief from Los Angeles fire department

John L. Drake II will take charge as Vancouver’s new fire chief on Dec. 29, the city announced. VANCOUVER, Wash. — The city ...