By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer Economic losses from hurricanes and other natural disasters soared in the U.S. last year and were above average globally, reflecting another year of costly severe storms,
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In a small, intimate press conference on Friday, County of Los Angeles Fire Department Captain Malcolm Dicks was reunited with Patty Phillips, the Malibu resident he saved from the Palisades Fire. Held at Fire Station 70 on Carbon Canyon Road,
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Owners of property destroyed in any of the region’s devastating wildfires can now opt-in to government debris removal programs as Phase 2 of the clearance program is now open to the public. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will lead the comprehensive debris removal operation,
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The White House is pausing federal grants and loans starting Tuesday as President Donald Trump's administration begins an across-the-board ideological review of its spending, causing confusion and panic among organizations that rely on Washington for their financial lifeline.
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One of the most costly disasters in Los Angeles history has the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District attempting to stay afloat amidst the tragedy. Of the deadly wildfires that hit LA in January,
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Los Angeles real estate agent is facing criminal charges for allegedly price gouging evacuees of the Eaton Fire, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Tuesday. Lar Sevan Chouljian allegedly attempted to rent a Glendale home to an evacuated family at more than 50% above the listing price,
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A frenzy over an artificial intelligence chatbot made by Chinese tech startup DeepSeek was upending stock markets Monday and fueling debates over the economic and geopolitical competition between the U.
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Wildfire survivors in Los Angeles County will soon have access to expedited Right of Entry forms for debris clearance, a critical step in recovery efforts following recent wildfires. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and L.
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Eight individuals have been arrested in connection with a large-scale smuggling scheme that allegedly funneled hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of counterfeit and illegal goods from China through the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach,
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Governor Gavin Newsom has issued a new executive order to expedite recovery efforts for survivors of the devastating Los Angeles-area firestorms. The order suspends permitting requirements under the California Coastal Act,
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More rain fell Monday on parts of Southern California after causing mudflows over the weekend, helping firefighters but boosting the risk of toxic ash runoff in areas scorched by Los Angeles-area wildfires.
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Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are back in the Super Bowl to try for an unprecedented three-peat when they face the Philadelphia Eagles on Feb. 9 in New Orleans. Kansas City opened as a 1 1/2-point favorite,
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It would be impossible to overstate the complexity of water supply management in California. Hundreds of federal, state and local agencies decree who or what is supplied with water, when and how much will be delivered,
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Culture war issues such as racial discrimination, LGBTQ rights and partisan politics have been lightning rods for controversy at public school board meetings in the Inland Empire in recent years. In 2023,
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President Donald Trump’s ban on new offshore wind leases won’t halt giant wind farms already planned off California’s coast, but industry officials say the policy shift is a blow to a renewable energy industry still working to gain a foothold.
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After weeks of windy and dry weather, rain has fallen in parched Southern California and is expected to aid firefighters who are mopping up multiple wildfires. But potentially heavy downpours on charred hillsides could bring new troubles such as toxic ash runoff.
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After weeks of windy and dry weather, rain has fallen in parched Southern California and is expected to aid firefighters who are mopping up multiple wildfires. But potentially heavy downpours on charred hillsides could bring new troubles such as toxic ash runoff.
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While firefighters work to extinguish the Los Angeles-area wildfires, city officials and emergency managers are also worried about what could come next. The potential for rain the weekend of Jan. 25-26 could help tamp down the fires.
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City Manager David White has announced Arminé Chaparyan will become the new director of the Community Development Department, bringing more than two decades of local government experience to a critical municipal leadership role.
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By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL Homeowners and HOAs periodically face major construction contracts for renovation or repairs, particularly following a disaster. Here are some tips to help homeowners and HOAs needing a contractor.
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With four championship rings and nearly every honor to a basketball player, the 38-year-old James closed in on this next moment in history.
- A thrilling year of high school soccer in the Santa Clarita Valley is nearing the end. CIF playoff brackets were announced Saturday and nine local teams will embark on another postseason journey. Here’s everything you need to know before playoffs start on Monday: Boys Soccer Hart awaits winner of wildcard game The Foothill League champsPeople and Places:Playoffs ~ Football ~ United States
- Oak Park and Agoura are two of several boys soccer teams looking to make a run in the CIF-SS playoffs. Check out the top teams to watch with complete pairings.People and Places:Playoffs ~ Football ~ CIF Southern Section
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Few have done as much as well as James, who is closing in on passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the NBA's career scoring record
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California officials are considering a plan to make flag football a girls' high school sport amid soaring popularity of the game
- Straight-A's, soccer and supporting his community all fit into a typical day for Santa Monica High School freshman Khaelan Zeitlin.People and Places:Monica Teen ~ Santa Monica ~ School
- Mira Costa girls basketball suffered the loss of coach John Lapham at the start of the season and have dedicated the season to him and his family
Fairfax defeated Westchester and Birmingham beat Taft in overtime Friday night in City Section rivalry basketball games.People and Places:Birmingham ~ Preppy ~ Rivalry
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At a first-ever "All Alumni Day & Match" held Jan. 13 in Santa Monica College’s Corsair Gym, SMC men’s volleyball players and coaches from throughout the years took part in an evening of recognitio
Harvard-Westlake made key defensive stops to defeat Notre Dame 85-78 in double-overtime in Mission League game on Wednesday.People and Places:Overtime ~ Preppy ~ Los Angeles Times
The Olympians entered the week having won 16 consecutive games and made the initial CIF-SS Open Division watchlist. The Olympians took care of Inglewood (88-16) and Beverly Hills (83-26) in Ocean League play.
- If Fox hadn’t bothered to upscale this weekend’s two excellent NFL playoff matchups, and sprinkle in a little HDR goodness, would a single, solitary fan in the entire football firmament have ditched the games?People and Places:And Once Again ~ Care ~ Fox Broadcasting Company
Mira Costa senior Will Householter, a four-year varsity starter, reached 1,000 career points in the team’s boys basketball game Friday. Householter, who is headed to Claremont McKenna, eclipsed the milestone as the Mustangs defeated Santa Monica 57-42 to remain undefeated in the Bay League.
- TCU paid for Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker to travel and attend the college football championship game. This included airfare, hotel stay and tickets to the game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Highlights and scores from the local basketball and soccer games Tuesday, plus schedule information for Friday.
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