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Los Angeles hit with mudslide and debris flow as roadways hammered
By Anna Commander is a Newsweek Editor and writer based in Florida. Her focus is reporting on crime, weather and breaking news. She has…
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California homeowners could get payouts if utility company started fires
Southern California Edison (SCE), a subsidiary of Edison International, is under scrutiny as investigations into the Eaton fire's origins…
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Mourning David Lynch in a City on Fire
One night in January, 2002, during the initial theatrical run of David Lynch’s “Mulholland Drive,” a friend and I, students at the…
Politics
State Farm slammed for seeking up to 38% policy hike after wildfires
State Farm has come under heavy criticism for seeking a 22 percent rate hike, with a 38 percent increase for renters, in the wake of the…
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Are California wildfires over? Containment status after weeks of fires
Nearly all of the active wildfires in California have been contained, according to the most recent update from the California Department…
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Donald Trump says he's sent military into California
President Donald Trump has said that the U.S. Military "just entered the Great State of California." Trump said it used emergency powers…
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California set for much needed rain, but it comes with mudslide risks
Southern California is bracing for its first significant rainfall in months this weekend, bringing both relief and potential risks.…
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California rain live tracker: forecast for San Francisco, Los Angeles
Amid California's dry spell, Los Angeles and surrounding areas are set to receive a small but measurable amount of rain this weekend. Why…
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Mike Johnson proposes conditional wildfire aid for California, Los Angeles
House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana on Sunday reiterated his belief that Congress should consider attaching conditions to aid for…
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List of California lawmakers who voted against wildfire prevention funding
Six California lawmakers voted against wildfire prevention funding ahead of several wildfires in the state which have killed at least 24…
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How to protect yourself from California wildfires and ash impacts
Fires continue to burn in California and breathing in smoke can be harmful—but there are ways to protect yourself and your family.…
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Was Sean Combs' house destroyed in California wildfire? Photo goes viral
Sean "Diddy" Combs' Los Angeles home is still standing despite an altered photo circulating on social media amid the wildfires in Southern…
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Piloting Super Scoopers: What it takes to pilot firefighting aircraft
Amid the inferno sweeping through Los Angeles, the amphibious CL-415 "Super Scooper" has proven essential in fighting California's…
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Why fire lawsuits against Los Angeles city will likely fail
People who lost their homes in the Southern California wildfires will likely not be able to sue the city of Los Angeles, a trial lawyer…
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Satellite map shows homes completely destroyed by LA fire
Satellite maps and images from LA County Recovers show how many homes have been destroyed by the fires in Los Angeles. The Palisades and…
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LA wildfires update: Critical fire risk threatens California for days
Strong Santa Ana winds and low humidity will keep fanning the flames in Southern California through Wednesday, as firefighters continue…
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Gavin Newsom launches new website to fight wildfire 'misinformation'
California Governor Gavin Newsom has launched californiafirefacts.com to counter what he describes as "misinformation" about the Southern…
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Amy Robach calls out David Muir over 'clothespin' controversy
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Amy Robach breaks her silence on David Muir's recent on-air…
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Altadena Fires: A firsthand account of devastation and resilience
The fires that tore through Los Angeles this week have left the quiet community of Altadena grappling with loss, uncertainty and the…
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A City on Fire Can’t Be Photographed
The glow in the photos coming out of Los Angeles is otherworldly, though that is precisely the wrong term. Cinematic? That isn’t quite…
Celebrity
Beyoncé's mom Tina Knowles suffers devastating loss in L.A. fires
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Tina Knowles went from celebrating her birthday to mourning the loss…
Business
Fact check: Is Hollywood sign on fire right now?
As firefighters worked to contain multiple deadly fires across the Los Angeles area, the Sunset Fire broke out in the Hollywood Hills area…
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Wildfire photos show Southern California devastation—"Looks like Mars"
Photos show homes and infrastructure in the affluent Californian neighborhood of Pacific Palisades have been destroyed as wildfires rage…
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New California wildfire prompts evacuations in Pasadena, Altadena
A new wildfire erupted in Los Angeles County on Tuesday night near Pasadena and Altadena as firefighters continue battling the inferno in…