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Windstorms generated piles of dry vegetation in Pasadena’s neighborhoods. Community members recognized the fire risk and took action.

Windstorms generated piles of dry vegetation in Pasadena’s neighborhoods. Community members recognized the fire risk and took action.

from KCRW Features

Palisades Fire destroyed schools, where are those students now?

A senior from Palisades Charter High and a coordinator at the Westside Waldorf School share how students and staff are faring amid the wildfires.

Biden’s farewell speech warns of unchecked tech power

In addition to listing his administration’s accomplishments, President Biden echoed another president when he spoke of a “tech industrial complex.”

Traci Park on fire cleanup timeline, investigations, recovery legislation

LA City Councilmember Traci Park represents Pacific Palisades and has introduced a suite of legislation to respond to last week’s devastating wildfires and protect affected residents.

After 15 brutal months, a deal to end the war in Gaza

Both the outgoing and incoming White House administrations played a role in negotiating, and applying necessary pressure, for a ceasefire and hostage release deal.

There has been so much misinformation, and even outright conspiracy theories, circulating since the wildfires broke out last week. Press Play debunks some of the more egregious claims.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

If you’ve been affected by the fires and started a GoFundMe campaign, be aware that it could affect what federal aid you’re eligible for.

from KCRW Features

As thousands of fire victims flood LA’s tight rental market, prices rise and some consider whether they can stay in LA.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

National and international firefighters have been coming to SoCal to help fight the Palisades, Eaton, and other fires devastating the region.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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Was the Palisades Fire caused by embers left over from another extinguished fire? Was Eaton the fault of power lines? It may take months before investigators know.

Investigating the causes of Palisades and Eaton Fires

Was the Palisades Fire caused by embers left over from another extinguished fire? Was Eaton the fault of power lines? It may take months before investigators know.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Aveson School of Leaders was among the five schools destroyed in the Eaton Fire. Now, the Aveson community looks back on what was lost and how to rebuild.

Altadena community mourns loss of mindful charter school

Aveson School of Leaders was among the five schools destroyed in the Eaton Fire. Now, the Aveson community looks back on what was lost and how to rebuild.

from KCRW Features

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara addresses challenges facing homeowners affected by the wildfires, the FAIR Plan, and future of insurance.

CA insurance commissioner offers advice for residents affected by fires

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara addresses challenges facing homeowners affected by the wildfires, the FAIR Plan, and future of insurance.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

FEMA provides assistance to individuals, local aid organizations, and state and local agencies before, during, and after disasters. What kind of help is available?

What FEMA does for Californians affected by wildfires

FEMA provides assistance to individuals, local aid organizations, and state and local agencies before, during, and after disasters. What kind of help is available?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

LA faces ongoing fire danger with strong winds expected. Water officials advise against drinking tap water in some areas, and air quality remains a concern.

Toxic air, contaminated water: How to stay safe in LA

LA faces ongoing fire danger with strong winds expected. Water officials advise against drinking tap water in some areas, and air quality remains a concern.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Sign up for the KCRW Wildfire Crisis Newsletter Emergency updates, disaster relief, ways to connect, and how to help — the California Newsroom is here to deliver free, reliable, and…

Sign up for the KCRW Wildfire Crisis Newsletter

Sign up for the KCRW Wildfire Crisis Newsletter Emergency updates, disaster relief, ways to connect, and how to help — the California Newsroom is here to deliver free, reliable, and…

from KCRW Features

A DIY volunteer group is helping local firefighters and Topanga residents, as Palisades Fire continues to burn.

Heat Hawks: Topanga neighbors step up as volunteers amid fires

A DIY volunteer group is helping local firefighters and Topanga residents, as Palisades Fire continues to burn.

from KCRW Features

The Palisades Fire torched homes in suburban neighborhoods. But they weren’t built with wildfires in mind, unlike those areas near vegetation.

LA homes near wilderness are built differently for wildfires. Should the suburbs follow?

The Palisades Fire torched homes in suburban neighborhoods. But they weren’t built with wildfires in mind, unlike those areas near vegetation.

from KCRW Features

A guide to effectively providing aid of all kinds to communities and individuals impacted by the fires.

Wildfire donations and volunteering: How and where to help

A guide to effectively providing aid of all kinds to communities and individuals impacted by the fires.

from KCRW Features

Warner Bros. parts ways with two notable execs as new studio heads Mike DeLuca and Pamela Abdi begin rolling out an ambitious slate of 2025 films.

Warner Brothers shakes up the C-suite

Warner Bros. parts ways with two notable execs as new studio heads Mike DeLuca and Pamela Abdi begin rolling out an ambitious slate of 2025 films.

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It’s a headline no one would want to see: Fire hydrants being used to fight the Palisades Fire were running dry. How exactly the shortage happened?

Fact check: What really happened with the Pacific Palisades water hydrants?

It’s a headline no one would want to see: Fire hydrants being used to fight the Palisades Fire were running dry. How exactly the shortage happened?

from KCRW Features

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How will history remember Joe Biden’s challenging presidency?

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from Left, Right & Center

How and where to get help if you’ve been impacted by California wildfires, from immediate support to navigating the long-term.

Wildfire aid resources: From shelter and food to mental health and insurance

How and where to get help if you’ve been impacted by California wildfires, from immediate support to navigating the long-term.

from KCRW Features

A list of local restaurants and food businesses that are offering meals and other forms of aid.

LA restaurants offer free meals to those affected by the Palisades, Eaton and other fires

A list of local restaurants and food businesses that are offering meals and other forms of aid.

from Good Food