Newsom orders investigation of Los Angeles fire hydrant failures
Firefighters reported being unable to access water from hydrants as they defended homes and businesses in Pacific Palisades.
LA Wildfires Live Updates: Over 35,000 Acres Scorched in Southern California Wildfires
The biggest wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area have killed at least 10 people and burned more than 10,000 structures.
California has more money than expected. Here’s how Gavin Newsom wants to spend it
Gov. Gavin Newsom is releasing details on a 2025 California budget proposal. His office anticipates economic uncertainty from ...
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LAFD chief says budget cuts hindered response to California fires
Mayor Karen Bass said cuts to the LAFD's budget did not impact the city's response to the deadly wildfires. The city's fire chief disagreed.
SAUNDERS: Amid devastation, a well-deserved takedown of the California political class
Los Angeles has prioritized liberal virtue signaling instead of making neighborhoods safe and livable. Following wildfires, ...
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Wildfires Uncover Los Angeles Infrastructure Failures and Neglect
Wildfires Expose Infrastructure Failures in Los Angeles** Recent devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have not only wreaked havoc on thousands of homes but have ...
Pacific Palisades reservoir was offline and empty when firestorm exploded
A reservoir in the Palisades that holds 117 million gallons of water was offline this month for previously scheduled ...
'Completely dry': Why did Los Angeles firefighters run out of water?
A firefighter battles the Eaton Fire on Jan. 8, 2025 in Altadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope) "Completely dry - couldn't get any water out of it," said Captain Kevin Easton, who was part of a ...
At Least 10 Dead and 10,000 Structures Destroyed as Los Angeles Wildfires Enter Day 4
400,000 locals are now under evacuation order or warning as a second all-county emergency message jolts people from their ...
Did California Releasing Reservoir Water Create Shortage for Wildfires?
Firefighters encountered dry fire hydrants on Wednesday as they battled the raging Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County.
Why fire hydrants ran dry as wildfires tore through Los Angeles
Water experts dismissed Trump’s claims that California water policy is to blame for dry hydrants. But Los Angeles is also ...
Wildfires Put Spotlight on CA Water Policies, Inept Preparation
CARLSBAD, Calif. — While the world watches thousands of acres of some of Los Angeles County’s most beautiful landscapes ...