Los Angeles wildfire czar's $500K paycheck for 90 days of work draws swift blowback, mayor reverses course
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass reneged wildfire czar Steve Soboroff's $500,000 compensation for 90 days of work after the amount drew criticism.
‘Built to burn.’ L.A. let hillside homes multiply without learning from past mistakes
Los Angeles County keeps building in hillsides and canyons even as the fire risk worsen. For a century, the lure of ...
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Ben Simmons intends to sign with new team after Nets buyout
After agreeing to a buyout with the Nets, Ben Simmons intends to sign a deal to sign with the Clippers, league sources tell ...
After critics blast move to pay L.A. wildfire recovery czar $500,000, he’ll do it for free
Steve Soboroff’s salary would have been funded entirely by charitable organizations. He had defended the arrangement, saying ...
This LA social club is hell-bent on saving the city's disappearing diners
Last Sunday, while sitting at the head of several tables pushed together, Jake Hook shared with the group of seven diners an ...
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California fires updates for Friday, Feb. 7
10:25 a.m.: Beginning Feb. 10, FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers will operate with new hours. They will be open 7 days a week ...
Fires and floods are eviscerating US communities, intensifying the housing crisis
The wildfires levied significant long-term damage, with thousands of homes destroyed, billions in damages and a worsening of ...
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See a Controversial Anti-Fascist Mural From the 1930s Returned to Its Former Glory
Titled "The Struggle Against Terrorism," the 1,000-square-foot artwork suffered from neglect for 90 years. Now, conservators ...
Brian Austin Green Recalls the Moment He Learned Fate of the “90210” House in L.A. Fires (Exclusive)
The home that was used as the Walsh family residence on the hit 90s teen drama is located in Altadena, an area devastated by ...
The end of cheap Shein and Temu hauls? How Trump’s tariffs could make those shipments more expensive
Americans love Shein, Temu and AliExpress for two reasons: cheap prices and fast shipping. President Trump's tariffs could ...
FACT CHECK: No, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Isn’t Going To Sue The US For Burnt Down LA House
A video shared on Facebook claims German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is going to sue the US for his burnt down house in Los Angeles. Verdict: False There is no evidence for this claim. Fact Check: Social ...