Column: RIP Stu Spencer, California’s preeminent political consultant, advisor to presidents
Stu Spencer was not afraid to speak truth to power. It helped him hold the position of California’s preeminent Republican consultant for decades.
For first responders, trauma could linger long after L.A. County wildfires are out
Trauma specialists are working to help first responders cope with the mental health strain of battling wildfires that have devastated Los Angeles County.
SoCal faces most urgent warning for strong winds, extreme fire danger
Forecasters in Southern California expect to issue a ‘particularly dangerous situation’ red flag warning for the coming week as the Santa Ana wind forecast worsens.
Editorial: The challenge now is deciding how to rebuild safely in areas destroyed by fire
Burned communities will rebuild, and they need support from their neighbors and political leaders.
The Tongva’s land burned in Eaton fire. But leaders say traditional practices mitigated damage
Tongva community leaders credit traditional stewardship practices, including the removal of fire-prone eucalyptus, with reducing the wildfire’s impact.
Column: The Palisades fire took their classroom. Their teacher is trying to give it back to them
Los Angeles Unified moved students from the neighborhood’s elementary schools to temporary classrooms in Brentwood and Sawtelle.
L.A. fires: Will Trump immigration crackdown slow rebuilding?
L.A.’s wildfire recovery may be on a collision course with Trump’s immigration policy. Southern California’s construction industry is heavily reliant on immigrant labor.
Five major banks offering mortgage relief in fire-ravaged areas, Newsom announces
Five major banks will offer homeowners up to three months of forbearance on mortgage payments in areas devastated by the Southern California wildfires.
Firefighters make significant progress on containment of wildfires, as recovery efforts continue
Cooler temperatures, higher humidity and calm winds through Monday morning should give firefighters a much needed respite for the rest of the weekend, according to the National Weather Service
Southern California in ‘uncharted territory’ as fire weather returns all next week
Another round of fire weather could last for much of next week in Southern California, bringing new dangers as Pacific Palisades, Altadena and surrounding communities struggle to assess the damage of devastating wildfires earlier this month.