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Here’s How the Los Angeles Wildfires Are Affecting Animals, From Fish to Snakes to Birds
While scientists were able to save and move some creatures in the aftermath, researchers are worried about the prospects for ...
LA neighbors have vastly different post-wildfire rebuilding options due to insurance crisis
FAIR, with its high premiums and basic coverage, was designed as a temporary safety net until policyholders find a more ...
California's largest home insurer wants to hike rates by 22% for homeowners to help pay for LA's wildfires
State Farm has asked the state's insurance commissioner for approval to increase premiums on homeowners, citing financial ...
Los Angeles wildfires highlight nation's insurance crisis as homeowners try to recover lost homes
The nation’s growing home insurance crisis is in the spotlight as California homeowners begin the long road to rebuilding ...
CEO of Hop Wtr Jordan Bass reduces salary to $1 to support victims of Los Angeles wildfires
Hop Wtr CEO and co-founder Jordan Bass evacuated Los Angeles before decreasing his salary to $1 and offering financial ...
Rental housing startup Blueground accused of gouging LA fire victims
It allegedly jacked up rents for furnished apartments in Los Angeles — more than 50% in one example — after last month’s ...
LA Times Today: Altadena neighbors band together after Eaton fire
In 2022, we introduced you to Altadena resident Seriina Covarrubias. She had recently replaced her grass lawn with drought ...
California’s Gavin Newsom in DC seeking fire disaster aid. Here’s what he said about Trump
President Donald Trump “will do the right thing” and support aid for wildfire-ravaged Southern California, Gov. Gavin Newsom ...
Update: Palisades Fire remains 100% contained, 23,706.6 acres destroyed in Los Angeles County
Palisades Fire initially started 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 23,706.6 acres after being active for 29 days. A crew of 800 firefighters managed to contain the blaze entirely ...