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Hundreds of goats with hearty appetites are clearing dry brush as a fire-prevention measure

In preparation for wildfires, the San Manuel Fire Department is using goats to eat the dry brush.

3:25

Los Angeles12 hours ago

An aerial view shows the devastation by the Palisades Fire on Jan. 16, 2025 in Malibu, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Malibu fire debris removal deadline looms

Some Malibu property owners were reminded Friday that they have just 10 days left to get rid of fire-related debris.

Los Angeles3 days ago

Beachfront properties are burned by the Palisades Fire on Jan. 12, 2025 in Malibu, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Blue Ribbon Commission releases post-fire climate resiliency recommendations

The Blue Ribbon Commission on Climate Action and Fire Safe Recovery was formed by LA County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath in the wake of the fires.

4:06

Los Angeles3 days ago

(Photo courtesy of California State University Channel Islands)

Rescued tidewater goby fish returned to wild in Santa Monica Mountains

A group of small fish known as northern tidewater gobies rescued after the Palisades Fire has been returned to the wild following months of recovery.

Los Angeles5 days ago

Vehicles sit destroyed after the Airport Fire swept through, on Sept. 10, 2024, in El Cariso, an unincorporated community in Riverside County, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)

California Reps. Kim, Gray introduce legislation to create standard response time for wildfires on federal land

The Wildfire Response and Preparedness Act of 2025 would create a nationwide 30-minute response time to a wildfire on federal land.

Washington, D.C.6 days ago

FILE - Residences destroyed by the Eaton Fire line a neighborhood in Altadena, Calif., Jan. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Noah Berger, File)

LA County Board of Supervisors looks to remove rebuilding permit fees for wildfire survivors

LA County permit fees to rebuild a home typically exceed $20,000.

Los Angeles1 week ago

An aerial view shows the devastation left by the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades section of Los Angeles, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

All evacuation orders now lifted for Palisades Fire

The order had remained in place because the EPA and others monitoring air and soil quality and hazardous debris wanted people to stay out of the area.

Pacific Palisades1 week ago

The devastation from the Palisades Fire is shown in an aerial view in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

California insurance regulator launches investigation into State Farm over claims from LA fires

The investigation comes after survivors of the Palisades and Eaton fires said that the home insurer was delaying and mishandling claims.

Los Angeles1 week ago

An aerial view shows the devastation from the Palisades Fire on beachfront homes, Jan. 15, 2025 in Malibu, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

State recognizes possible impacts of fire maps on insurance rates

The wildfire hazard maps depict locations that rate "moderate," "high" and "very high" under criteria established by Cal Fire.

Los Angeles1 week ago

A woman stands in a vacant lot in Altadena.

New California grant program offers mortgage assistance for families affected by disasters

CalAssist Mortgage Fund is a state program offering relief from mortgage payments for displaced families.

2:35

Los Angeles2 weeks ago

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Artist's new mural reflects community, Eaton Fire recovery

As people rebuild from the Eaton Fire, one business has become a lifeline for neighbors as they try to recover.

2:44

Altadena2 weeks ago

Cal Fire Forestry Technician Holly Helseth surveys the damage to a property in the aftermath of the Eaton Fire on Jan. 13, 2025, in Altadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

California launches mortgage relief program for disaster victims

The new initiative will provide grants up to $20,000 designed to support homeowners who lost their homes or whose homes were left uninhabitable.

4:33

Altadena2 weeks ago

A mural sits in front of a burned property on Woodbury Avenue a month after the Eaton Fire, Feb. 17, 2025, in Altadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

New LA-area recovery centers open as wildfire cleanup efforts continue

Both locations are open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on weekdays.

2:01

El Segundo3 weeks ago

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Henderson Fire 80% contained; most evacuation orders lifted

Cal Fire Capt. Mike Cornette said warnings remain in place for four zones, which are found on the Genasys app.

Temecula3 weeks ago

Henderson Fire. (Courtesy CalFire-San Diego)

Riverside County neighborhoods evacuation warnings due to Henderson Fire lifted

The Henderson fire started on Friday evening in north-central San Diego County near Pala, and as of Saturday afternoon, it grew to 300 acres.

Temecula3 weeks ago

Cal Fire Forestry Technician Holly Helseth surveys the damage to a property in the aftermath of the Eaton Fire, Jan. 13, 2025, in Altadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Family of Eaton Fire victim file wrongful death lawsuit

It's been nearly five months since the Eaton Fire burned through Altadena, but still, many families have unanswered questions.

3:27

Los Angeles3 weeks ago

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Riverside County neighborhoods under evacuation warnings due to Henderson Fire

Some neighborhoods near the Riverside-San Diego county line were under evacuation warnings due to a 300-acre wildfire burning near the Pala Casino.

Temecula3 weeks ago

FILE - Residences destroyed by the Eaton Fire line a neighborhood in Altadena, Calif., Jan. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Noah Berger, File)

Fire victims awaiting refunds urged to update addresses with LA County assessor

The Los Angeles County Assessor's Office stated that some payments are being returned to the office as undeliverable.

Los Angeles3 weeks ago

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Students who lost musical instruments in Palisades Fire get donated ukuleles

A San Diego-based music education nonprofit is providing instruments for students who lost everything during the Palisades Fire.

2:29

Los Angeles1 month ago

The wind whips embers from the Joshua trees burned by the Bobcat Fire in Juniper Hills, Calif. on Sept. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

SCE agrees to pay record $82.5M over 2020 Bobcat Fire

The Bobcat Fire ignited in September 2020 and burned more than 114,000 acres.

El Segundo1 month ago

Water streams down a canyon in the Eaton Fire zone during a storm on Feb. 13, 2025, in Altadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent)

Trails in Eaton Canyon and surrounding fire-damaged areas remain closed

The extended shutdown is necessary to protect the public and allow for the recovery of burned wildlands, authorities said.

Los Angeles1 month ago

(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Wildfire south of Highway 371 in Aguanga scorches 126 acres

One Hemet firefighter suffered heat exhaustion and was taken by ambulance to a regional trauma center for treatment.

Riverside County1 month ago

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Malibu economy struggling after Palisades Fire

While many businesses in the city were spared and saved during the fires, they are now struggling to stay open.

2:45

Malibu1 month ago

(AP Photo/Stefano Paltera)

Following Palisades Fire threat, Getty Villa to reopen to public June 27

The museum will be open only Fridays through Mondays, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Los Angeles1 month ago

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass highlights wildfire recovery efforts on Monday in Pacific Palisades. (Photo courtesy of the Mayor's Office)

'Recovery effort is on track': Debris removal from nearly 2,000 Palisades properties completed

LA Mayor Bass says the city's disaster recovery effort is "on track to be the fastest in modern California history."

El Segundo1 month ago

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Wildfire trauma fuels youth mental health crisis in SoCal

After being displaced from her home in the Eaton Fire, high school senior Isabella Barnett turns to therapy and small comforts to navigate trauma.

2:25

Duarte1 month ago

Loma Alta Park in Altadena. (Google Street View)

LA County reopens renovated Loma Alta Park in Altadena after fire damage

It was damaged in the Eaton Fire and underwent significant renovations to become a "super park."

Los Angeles1 month ago

(Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

'Creating a pathway': Supervisor Barger highlights Eaton Fire debris-removal progress

To date, more than 1.1 million tons of debris have been cleared, about the volume of eight Dodger Stadiums.

El Segundo1 month ago

(Spectrum News/Chace Beech)

Rebuilding the Palisades, one house at a time

Families across the LA region impacted by the deadly wildfires are taking their first steps toward rebuilding.

3:05

Pacific Palisades1 month ago

(Spectrum News/Anna Albaryan)

Left in the ashes: Landlords struggle to rebuild without FEMA aid

One Altadena builder faces millions to rebuild and no way to affordably clear the rubble.

2:49

Altadena1 month ago

(Spectrum News/Taylor Torregano)

PR coalition helps businesses impacted by January wildfires

PR professionals have joined forces to offer help.

3:13

Los Angeles1 month ago

(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

California insurance commissioner approves State Farm’s emergency rate increase

The approval means a 17% interim rate increase in State Farm’s homeowners’ line, reduced from the 21.8% the company had originally requested.

3:07

Sacramento1 month ago

File photo. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

Female firefighter shares her journey in upcoming memoir 'Wildfire Days'

Kelly Ramsey, the sole woman in on an elite firefighting team, joined "Your Morning" to discuss.

4:49

El Segundo1 month ago

A firefighter tries to extinguish flames at a burning apartment building during the Eaton Fire on Jan. 8, 2025, in Altadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Report: Erroneous fire evacuation alerts show need for more funding, oversight

The report also suggested that LA County should improve the wording of alert messages.

Los Angeles1 month ago

Cal Fire Forestry Technician Holly Helseth surveys the damage to a property in the aftermath of the Eaton Fire on Jan. 13, 2025, in Altadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

SoCalGas offers streamlined reconnection for Eaton, Palisades Fire survivors

More than 15,000 customers in the affected areas have already had service restored, the utility said.

Los Angeles1 month ago

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Debbie Allen Dance Academy uses arts to help wildfire victims heal

The academy is offering free dance classes to people impacted by the LA wildfires.

2:11

Los Angeles1 month ago

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Last fire-impacted water system in LA region cleared for safe drinking

The last of nine fire-impacted public water systems cleared to resume delivering safe, clean drinking water to customers

Los Angeles1 month ago

(Spectrum News/Shellye Leggett)

Rebuilding process starts in Altadena with 1st residential home to start construction

The road to recovery is underway in Altadena, since the Eaton Fire ripped through neighborhoods back in January.

2:43

Los Angeles1 month ago

fostered play

After losing their home in Palisades Fire, a couple finds theater fosters friendship and laughter

"Fostered" runs at the Pacific Resident Theatre through June 15.

2:47

Venice1 month ago

The devastation from the Palisades Fire is visible in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Jan. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

After the fires: Initial recommendations put forth by Blue Ribbon Commission for climate-resilient rebuild

LA County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath recognized that expertise beyond government was crucial for a climate-resilient and fire-safe rebuild.

5:00

Los Angeles1 month ago

A Sense of Home volunteers write positive sentiment for furniture recipients on take-home wooden heart. (Spectrum News/Vania Patino)

Building the foundation: Families impacted by LA fires get help starting over from nonprofit

A Sense of Home helps foster youth aging out of the system start their new lives, so they jumped into action soon after the fires.

2:48

Los Angeles1 month ago

(Spectrum News/Bree Steffen)

New neighborhood in SoCal pioneers wildfire-resistant design

Dixon Trail is the nation’s first wildfire prepared neighborhood certified by the Institute for Business and Home Safety.

2:36

San Diego1 month ago

The sun rises behind a home destroyed by the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades community of Los Angeles on Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Spectrum News Special: Rebuilding LA after the wildfires

Spectrum News 1 hears from families putting their homes and lives back together.

20:56

El Segundo1 month ago

Cal Fire Forestry Technician Holly Helseth surveys the damage to a property in the aftermath of the Eaton Fire Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Altadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Cal Fire battalion chief on wildfire prevention efforts

Wildfire Preparedness Week is May 4 to May 11.

3:46

El Segundo1 month ago

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass tours a staging area on Jan. 22, 2025 in Los Angeles, where city workers prepare to reinforce burned land ahead of rains. (AP Photo/Brittany Peterson)

Bass set to speak on wildfire recovery at Milken Institute Global Conference

The theme of the four-day conference is "Toward a Flourishing Future."

Beverly Hills1 month ago

American swimmer Gary Hall Jr. holds an original medal from Atlanta 1996, that melted during the wildfires in Los Angeles that destroyed his home earlier this year, while holding a replica of the Olympic medal that IOC President Thomas Bach presented to him during a ceremony at the Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland, Monday, May 5, 2025. (Denis Balibouse/Keystone/Reuters Pool via AP)

Olympic swim great Gary Hall Jr. awarded 10 medals to replace those destroyed in LA fires

Hall Jr.'s original five U.S. Olympic golds, three silvers and two bronzes were burned in January after he fled his home during the Palisades fire.

Los Angeles1 month ago

books on shelves

Pop-up event helps fire victims start next chapter of their lives with new books

The Stack the Shelves event also distributed gift cards to Octavia’s Bookshelf.

2:54

Los Angeles1 month ago

(AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

In the wake of devastating Los Angeles fires, residents begin to rebuild

Some 17,000 homes, businesses and other structures burned to the ground in the Jan. 7 fires. It's uncertain how much will be rebuilt.

Los Angeles1 month ago

(Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

How the $10M donated to LA fire relief by Grammys viewers will be used

The Recording Academy announced Friday how contributions will be distributed.

El Segundo1 month ago

An aerial view shows the devastation left by the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades section of Los Angeles on Jan. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

LA County woman to plead guilty to fraudulently seeking FEMA wildfire relief funds

Hedeshia Robertson, 36, of Lakewood has agreed to enter a plea to one federal count of fraud in connection with major disaster or emergency benefits.

Los Angeles1 month ago

Wildfire Interactive Map

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