Eaton Fire Death Toll Rises to 16

The death toll from the Eaton Fire in the Altadena and Pasadena areas rose to 16 Monday, as firefighters braced for more gusty Santa Ana winds expected this week. Sunday morning, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said three deceased bodies were discovered in the rubble the previous day. “Yesterday, we started a search-and-rescue operation […]

Santa Ana Winds to Test Fire Containment Lines

As the death toll from the Los Angeles County wildfires continues climbing — currently at 24 — firefighters were bracing Monday for the return of dangerous Santa Ana winds that could test containment lines around the Palisades and Eaton fires and potentially spark new blazes. Much of the Southland will be under a red flag […]

FEMA Assistance at LA County Libraries

FEMA had officials at eight Los Angeles County libraries Monday to assist residents who have suffered losses from the wildfires with submitting application for disaster relief. They will be available between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday at the following locations: — La Canada Flintridge Library, 4545 N Oakwood Ave. — La Crescenta Library, 2809 […]

Fire Recovery Centers to Open Across LA, Pasadena

A pair of Disaster Recovery Centers will open Tuesday, offering resources for Los Angeles County residents affected by the fires. On the Westside, a center will be located at the UCLA Research Park — formerly the Westside Pavilion in West Los Angeles at 10850 W. Pico Blvd. To the east, another center will open at […]

Art Dealer Sentenced Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement

A Los Angeles art dealer was sentenced Monday to two years behind bars for embezzling more than $260,000 from the bankruptcy estate of Ace Gallery, a Miracle Mile-based art gallery, while acting as the estate’s trustee and custodian. Douglas J. Chrismas, 80, of the Mid-Wilshire area, also was ordered to pay more than $12.8 million […]

Return Strong Winds Concerns Pacific Palisades Firefighters

Containment of the deadly Palisades Fire crept upward Monday as fire crews focused their efforts on protecting homes in the Mandeville Canyon area and snuffing out hot spots ahead of another round of potentially damaging Santa Ana winds. As of Monday morning, the Palisades Fire had scorched 23,713 acres and was 14% contained, up slightly […]

OC Preps for High Winds, Fire Risk

With high winds expected and a red flag warning in effect through Wednesday for the Santa Ana Mountains and Orange County inland areas, firefighters and first responders are poised to respond to any weather-related emergencies, officials said Monday. With the National Weather Service predicting northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 […]

Rams to Playoff in Arizona Monday

The Rams will play a “home” playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings Monday — but it will take place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, after the NFL moved the contest from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood due to the wildfire crisis in the Southland. State Farm Stadium is the home of the Arizona Cardinals. […]

LAUSD Schools Reopen Monday

With firefighters reporting progress on the multiple blazes around the L.A. area, but fires still burning, the Los Angeles Unified School District reopened most of its schools and all its offices Monday. “Conditions have improved for a majority of areas across the Los Angeles region and the District is confident it is safe for students […]

Manhattan Beach PD Arrests Fatal Hit-and-Run Suspect

A 32-year-old man suspected of a fatal hit-and-run run in Manhattan Beach has been taken into custody, police announced Monday. According to the Manhattan Police Department, officers responded to the 300 block of Sepulveda Boulevard around 11:25 p.m. last Tuesday to reports of a traffic collision involving two vehicles. Three victims were taken to a […]

Clippers Play Against Miami Following Postponement

The Clippers are scheduled to resume play Monday evening, facing the Miami Heat at the Intuit Dome, after Saturday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets was postponed by the NBA due to the Los Angeles-area wildfires. The date for the rescheduled game will be announced later. The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association have donated […]