LAPD Arrests 2 More Suspects for Setting Fires in Valley

Two more people were behind bars Wednesday for allegedly setting small fires in Los Angeles amid high fire-danger conditions as crews continued efforts to contain two major blazes that have killed over two dozen people and destroyed thousands of structures. Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell said officers responded at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday to Glenoaks […]

Red Flag Warning Issued in Altadena, Pasadena Despite Eaton Fire 45% Contained

The deadly Eaton Fire in Altadena and Pasadena is 45% contained Wednesday, while red flag warnings of critical fire danger will be in place over the burn area — and much of the Southland — through 6 p.m. with some areas under the alert until Thursday afternoon. Containment efforts are steadily progressing along the eastern […]

2 Charged with Curfew Violations in Palisades Area

Two men are facing misdemeanor charges for allegedly violating the emergency wildfire curfew in Pacific Palisades by walking the streets of the fire-ravaged neighborhood before dawn Saturday, officials announced Wednesday. Ethan Matthew Hayes, 44, and Christopher John Devcich, 45, were allegedly walking in the Palisades at 4:30 a.m. that morning in violation of the curfew […]

Julien’s, MusiCares Auctions Springsteen Fender, More to Support Wildfire Relief

More than 60 one-of-a-kind items, including a signed Fender Telecaster belonging to Bruce Springsteen, will be auctioned to benefit wildfire relief in the hours before the 2025 Grammy Awards, it was announced Wednesday. The Julien’s Auctions MusiCares Charity Relief Auction will also feature a sequined jumpsuit belonging to Dolly Parton, a Stevie Nicks-signed top hat, […]

2 Men Sentenced in Connection to Johnny Wactor’s Murder

Two men charged with lesser crimes in connection with last year’s killing of former “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor were sentenced Wednesday to state prison — one for four years and the other for more than five. Frank Olano, 22, was sentenced to five years and eight months behind bars in a downtown Los Angeles […]

Bunny World Foundation Needs Help Homing Rabbits After Losing Business in Eaton Fire

A prominent Los Angeles rabbit rescue is appealing for help Wednesday after the site it uses for critical adoption events was lost in the Eaton Fire. “We lost our adoption location in Altadena, and have nowhere to meet our adopters this weekend and do a workshop. We had the event scheduled for the 19th,” Bunny […]

Palisades Fire 19% Contained

Containment of the deadly Palisades Fire crept upward Wednesday 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 Wednesday morning, the week-old Palisades Fire had scorched 23,713 acres and was 19% contained, a […]

City Employees Impacted by Fires May Receive $10K for Lost Homes

Five Los Angeles City Council members Wednesday proposed providing a minimum of $10,000 for city employees who lost their homes as a result of the wildfires that have ravaged the region the last two weeks. Council members Traci Park, Hugo Soto-Martinez, Tim McOsker, Curren Price, and Katy Yaroslavsky introduced a motion Wednesday to assist those […]

LA Council Confirms Wilmington Woman to Harbor Commission

The Los Angeles City Council Wednesday confirmed Wilmington resident Yolanda De La Torre as the newest member of the Harbor Commission, a five-member body overseeing the Port of L.A. In a unanimous vote, the council confirmed De La Torre to fill a vacancy left by the departure of Michael Munoz. She will serve a term […]

Rising Santa Ana Winds Test Fire Containment Lines

Another day of strong Santa Ana winds will challenge firefighters working Wednesday to fortify and extend containment lines around Southland wildfires that have killed more than two dozen people, with authorities warning that hotspots are still smoldering in the burn zones and could be fanned by the gusts. “The anticipated 70 mile per hour winds […]

WGA Nominates ‘A Real Pain,’ ‘The Bear’ for Screenwriting Awards

Screenwriters behind films such as “A Real Pain,” “Dune: Part 2,” “Wicked,” “Anora” and “Challengers” were among those nominated Wednesday for Writers Guild Awards, along with scribes behind TV shows including “The Bear,” “Shogun” and “Abbott Elementary.” Oscar-nominated actor Jesse Eisenberg was nominated for the Writers Guild of America honor for original screenplay for penning […]