Firefighters Contain 73% of Eaton Fire

The Eaton Fire was 73% contained Saturday, up overnight from 65%, with firefighters continuing to extinguish hot spots in steep, inaccessible canyons near Winters Creek, Mt. Lowe, and Mt. Wilson while crews and water dropping helicopters worked in unison to extinguish any remaining heat in those areas, Cal Fire reported. “A total of 60 miles […]

$12M LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund Opens Applications Monday

Starting Monday, artists and arts workers in all disciplines who have been impacted by the Los Angeles-area fires will be able to apply for emergency grants from the newly formed LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund, which was created by a coalition of local arts organizations and philanthropists, led by the J. Paul Getty Trust. […]

Person Found Dead Near 110 Freeway in DTLA

A person was found dead Saturday near the Harbor (110) Freeway and the Santa Monica (10) Freeway exchange in the downtown Los Angeles area. California Highway Patrol officers were called at 3:30 a.m. to 725 Venice Blvd., east of Figueroa Street and north of the Los Angeles Convention Center, where they found the victim, CHP […]

Palisades Fire Rises to 43% Containment

Containment of the deadly Palisades Fire has risen to 43% Saturday, up overnight from 39%, with firefighters catching a break from the weather thanks to forecasts of low clouds and good humidity levels. “Firefighters continue to work hard on establishing and improving contingency lines to provide for the safety of the public and incident personnel,” […]

Indivisible of the Desert, Courageous Resistance to Rally in Palm Springs

Indivisible of the Desert and Courageous Resistance will hold a joint people’s rally Saturday, with state Controller Malia Cohen scheduled to make an appearance. Although the gathering is not coordinated toward a singular goal, organizers mentioned a number of causes to “unite the people [has] been the backbone of resistance for generations,” including reproductive freedom, […]

Santa Monica Hosts Wildfire Insurance Workshops

Free insurance workshops designed to assist Los Angeles-area residents affected by the recent wildfires are scheduled Saturday and Sunday at Santa Monica College. The workshops aim to help survivors understand their insurance policies and the claims process, while also providing information about available resources for rebuilding and recovery. The events will take place from 10 […]

Vigil For Cabrillo High Schooler on Saturday

A vigil will be held Saturday for a ninth grade student at Cabrillo High School who died after suffering a “medical emergency” during a soccer game, Long Beach Unified School District officials said. In a post on Instagram, the official Cabrillo Boys Soccer account announced the student’s death, saying it was “the hardest post we […]

Where to Help Animals Displaced by Wildfires

The fires in the Palisades and Altadena areas have forced thousands of people and pets from their homes over the past two weeks, increasing the burden on local animal shelters and leaving rescue groups scrambling. Here are some ways to help animals: — Los Angeles and Pasadena/Altadena have phone numbers for those needing help with […]

Man With Dementia Missing in Carson

A 74-year-old man who has been diagnosed with dementia and requires daily medication has been reported missing in Carson, authorities said Saturday. Julian Sanchez was last seen at 5 p.m. Friday on the 18000 block of Ambler Avenue and East 182nd Street, the Sheriff’s Information Bureau said. Sanchez is Latino, 5 feet 8 inches tall, […]

Mayor Karen Bass Appoints Soboroff to Head Rebuilding Effort

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has appointed longtime civic official, businessman and developer Steve Soboroff to lead rebuilding efforts in the aftermath of the devastating wildfire that wiped out the majority of Pacific Palisades and surrounding areas. “Steve Soboroff’s name is attached to hope,” Bass said Friday in naming him the city’s chief recovery officer. […]

Arizona Player Claims Mega Millions Ticket With All Six Numbers

A ticket with all six numbers in Friday evening’s multi-state Mega Millions lottery draw was sold in Arizona and the player has the option of receiving $113 million in 30 graduated annual installments or a lump sum cash payment of $50.4 million before federal taxes. The numbers drawn Friday were 8, 10, 37, 54, 69 […]