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Residents near burn areas in LA County were advised to take precautions before the rainstorm slated to bring potential mudslide risks. LA County Public Works urged neighbors living in areas impacted by the recent wildfires to prepare for potential flooding and debris fallout. “Small, isolated mud and debris flows are possible in burn areas with

A group of bicyclists set off an explosion in a trash can, prompting a road closure and a traffic tie-up in downtown LosAngeles. The detonation was reported just after 6:30 p.m. Saturday, prompting the Los Angeles Police Department to investigate a trash fire in the area of South Figueroa Street between West 12th Street and

Kelli Ferrone wiped blinds and window sills inside her daughters’ elementary school, just a half mile from the devastating Palisades Fire that scorched the coastal enclave in Los Angeles. The cotton swabs and wipes came up black. There is scattered ash and soot at her feet. Outside, it’s on the ground next to a playground.

A trio of USC students are one of three finalists to have their commercial aired during the upcoming Super Bowl 59 alongside a $1 million grand prize. Co-directors and SoCal natives Zach Shenouda and Ryan Robinson met as sophomores in high school and connected through their mutual love of film. Both are now seniors at

Throughout the last two weeks, a series of devastating wildfires worsened by the Santa Ana winds, broke out in Los Angeles County. The flames have left many Angelenos without loved ones, homes, livelihoods, and the daunting question ringing in their minds that begs: “What comes next?”  So far, there have been 28 confirmed deaths and

Firefighters are making progress containing the three largest fires burning in Los Angeles County.  The Eaton Fire is almost completely contained in the Altadena area northeast of Los Angeles. On the LA County coast, the Palisades Fire is over three-fourths contained. The Hughes Fire, which broke out in the Lake Castaic area Wednesday north of

A man who was seen riding through smoke and flying embers in the Pacific Palisades attempting to flee with as many of his belongings as possible was reunited with two of his beloved paintings Thursday. NBC4’s Robert Kovacik offered to keep the Pacific Palisades homeowner’s artwork safe as he evacuated the deadly flames on a

An Altadena mother is spearheading an effort to rebuild Village Play Garden Preschool, her son’s school destroyed in the Eaton Fire.   The loss of the school was more than a physical destruction, the community lost a safe haven for their children, according to Danielle Neal, mother of a Village Play Garden preschooler. “There’s a labyrinth

Just two days before Air Force One touches down in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom doesn’t know if he’s welcome to join President Donald Trump’s wildfire tour. The Democratic governor is willing and able to meet with the Republican president in Southern California on Friday, according to Newsom’s office. But the White House has not issued

What to Know The Hughes Fire sparked in the Castaic area Wednesday morning. A red flag warning was in effect for parts of Los Angeles County, indicating high fire danger. Castaic Union School District announced it would close all its campuses Thursday Read original source here.

Following the destruction of the Eaton Fire, Pasadena city officials announced the cancellation of the parade portion of the annual Black History Festival. This year, the festival will focus on recovery efforts within the Altadena, Pasadena and Glendale communities.  “Bringing together various resources to support our community in this unprecedented time of need, as well

What to Know The Hughes fire started at about 10:30 a.m. in Castaic north of Los Angeles. Evacuations were ordered in the area near Lake Hughes Road off the 5 Freeway. A red flag warning was in effect for parts of Los Angeles County, indicating high fire danger. The fire cast a thick cloud of

A family that lost everything to the Palisades Fire has been victimized – this time by a fraudster who filed a FEMA claim on their property after stealing their identity. Stefan and Judy Zweig are navigating the loss of their Pacific Palisades home following the fire. It’s where they say they raised their children and

Firefighters in Riverside County are responding to a fire that broke out Tuesday evening in Jurupa Valley. The Clay Fire was reported at about 5 p.m. near the Santa Ana River, along Van Buren Boulevard and Pedley Road, according to Cal Fire. The fire is about 3 miles away from Riverside Municipal Airport. It is

Official lineups were announced Tuesday for the FireAid Los Angeles County wildfire relief concerts this month at two Inglewood venues. The two FireAid LA shows will be held concurrently Jan. 30 at the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum to benefit people affected by two of the most destructive wildfires on record in California. Here are

The Los Angeles Kings honored firefighters and first responders in the first game back in their downtown arena since the catastrophic wildfires that devastated large parts of Los Angeles. The Kings were scheduled to face Calgary on Jan. 8, but that game was postponed due to the fires. Los Angeles then played its next five

A Glendale hair salon helped wildfire victims obtain a sense of normalcy Monday by pampering them with free services. Extended Beauty Bar welcomed people who were impacted by the brush fires in Los Angeles County. Among the services offered at the business were blowouts, treatments, trims, wash and styles and extension revivals. “It is therapeutic

President Trump briefly mentioned the deadly January wildfires in Los Angeles County Monday during his Inauguration Day speech in Washington, D.C. Speaking shortly after taking the oath of office, Trump referenced the fires, which include two of the most destructive wildfires on record in California, when he spoke in the Capitol Rotunda. The swearing-in ceremony

Southern Californians are bracing for gusty winds and a heightened risk of wildfires, less than two weeks after the outbreak of deadly blazes that have killed at least 27 people and charred thousands of homes. The National Weather Service has issued a warning of a “ particularly dangerous situation ” for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties from

Two people suspected of impersonating firefighters were detained Saturday after trying to go through a checkpoint limited to emergency crews responding to the Palisades Fire. Sheriff’s deputies stopped two individuals from trying to access a checkpoint in a vehicle that looked like a fire engine, Commander Minh G. Dinh of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s