All L.A. Unified schools to be closed Friday amid fire crisis
The state’s largest school district will keep campuses closed Friday as students and employees grapple with evacuations, power outages and poor air quality.
Did you lose your home in the fires? We’d like to talk about what it meant to you
We’re speaking with Angelenos about the immense losses caused by the Palisades and Eaton fires. If you’re open to talking to a Times reporter about your home, and what home means to you, please fill out the form below and we’ll get in touch.
Economic loss from wildfires could top $50 billion, making it one of the costliest U.S. natural disasters
A preliminary report by Accuweather estimated the cost of the wildfires ravaging L.A. County at more than $50 billion, a total that would make it one of the costliest natural disasters in recent U.S. history.
Tonight’s Lakers home game against Hornets postponed due to L.A. County wildfires
The NBA has postponed the Lakers game against the Hornets scheduled for Thursday at Crypto.com Arena due to ongoing L.A. County wildfires.
Biden to address the nation about L.A. fires
President Biden is expected to address the nation today about the fires devastating Los Angeles.
L.A. officials admit firefighters were overwhelmed and outgunned by deadly firestorms
Local fire officials acknowledged Wednesday that they were overwhelmed by the power and size of the four major fires burning in Los Angeles County.
Column: The California compromise — be prepared to evacuate
California offers great gifts and great risks. Steve Lopez weighs them all as he gets ready for a possible evacuation from the brutal Eaton fire.
Fire breaks out in Brentwood, near site of Palisades inferno
The brush fire appeared to be a spot fire caused by the strong winds pushing flames and embers from the Palisades fire, said Margaret Stewart with the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
Barbara Lee announces bid for Oakland mayor as city looks to rise from crisis
Former U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee, who represented the East Bay in Congress for over two decades, announced plans to run for mayor of Oakland in a special election.
First this veterinarian took in her brother’s pets during the Palisades fire. Then she took in 39 more
Annie Harvilicz runs two veterinary hospitals and is taking in animals that have been displaced by the fires raging around Los Angeles.
