Meet the Los Angeles Fire Department crew tasked with protecting communities from the next wildfire disaster

The smell of wet grass from the recent atmospheric river rains, mud and gasoline wafts through the warm Southern California ...

What we can learn about U.S. disaster response—a year after the Los Angeles wildfires

Jacob Soboroff’s new book, ‘Firestorm,’ examines the systemic failures that contributed to the L.A. fires, as well as how we’ll react in the next crisis.

Rick Caruso Confirms He Won’t Run for Mayor or Governor in 2026: ‘Deeply Disappointed to Step Back’

Rick Caruso, who was the runner-up to Karen Bass in the 2022 Los Angeles mayoral election, announced Friday that he would not ...

California insurance chief keeps ‘chin up’ ahead of FAIR Plan, policy reforms

This year the insurance chief is working on legislation to expand FAIR Plan options while at the same time reducing its ...

How to fireproof a city

Fire has always been a part of the ecology in some parts of the world, including much of California. Wildfires naturally ...

Leaked memo reveals California debated cutting wildfire soil testing before disaster chief’s exit

Nancy Ward, the head of CalOES, left office on Dec. 30. She had publicly begged FEMA to test for toxic substances after the ...
HousingWire

One year later, insurance hurdles and red tape slow Los Angeles wildfire recovery

Insurance, regulations and high costs are slowing wildfire recovery in Los Angeles, leaving most displaced residents still waiting.

A community foundation raised $100 million after the LA fires. Here's what they learned spending it

When fires broke out across Los Angeles in January 2025, Miguel Santana, CEO of the California Community Foundation, saw the ...
Santa Monica Daily PressOpinion

Here’s how we can stop LA firestorms from happening again

Fire-safe community measures like home hardening and defensible space are proven to save lives in Los Angeles, but only 2% of ...
LAist

The long-term health effects of the LA wildfires are just becoming clear

It could take years to understand the health consequences, but ongoing research is helping to prepare people to weather the ...
Jewish Journal

‘They Let Us Burn’ — Tensions Run High as Los Angeles Marks One Year Since the Palisades and Eaton Fires

The Palisades Fire burned 23,448 acres over 31 days and caused an estimated $25 billion in damage, making it the most ...
WVTF

The long-term health impacts from the LA wildfires are just becoming clear

The fires affected millions of people in the region. It could take years to understand the health consequences, but ongoing ...