LA billionaire Rick Caruso’s private fire crews the target of California bill
A Los Angeles lawmaker introduced the legislation after Caruso hired private firefighters to protect his properties during the Southern California wildfires.
LA Mayor Karen Bass admits Ghana trip before California wildfires was a mistake
Kristin Crowley appeals Mayor Karen Bass' decision to remove her as fire chief
Former LAFD Chief Crowley appeals dismissal
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Governor Newsom Unveils $245 Million Boost for California Economic Growth, Laser-Focused on Job Creation and LA Recovery
Governor Newsom unveils a plan for California's economic growth, investing $245 million to create jobs and aid fire-hit areas.

Swiss Re, wildfires and Los Angeles

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California governor asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for Los Angeles wildfire relief
Swiss Re sees hit of less than $700 million from Los Angeles wildfires
Swiss Re Sees $700 Million Wildfire Claims as 2024 Profit Rises
LA's High-Speed Rail, SF's Presidio Become Latest Trump Targets
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California Beach Town Wants Cameras To Stop Migrants
A California beach town southeast of Los Angeles in Orange County is stepping up efforts to monitor its coastline amid a rise in migrant-smuggling by boat. San Clemente officials want federal authorities to install cameras along the shore,
California tech founder accused of price gouging amid LA fires
A California tech founder has been accused of price gouging a rental property in Hermosa Beach during the deadly LA fires.
CHP investigating multiple reports of rocks being thrown at drivers on freeway near downtown LA
The California Highway Patrol received two reports of drivers who were hit with objects that appeared to be rocks.
Dense fog advisory for Southern California until Thursday morning, says the NWS
On Wednesday at 11:17 p.m. the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA issued a dense fog advisory in effect until Thursday at 9 a.m. The advisory is for Malibu Coast, Los Angeles and Palos Verdes Hills.
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Costco opening 2 new stores in California
Costco announced two new California warehouses are opening this year. One location is in Highland (Los Angeles) and the other in Brentwood (Bay Area). Costco is opening a total of nine new warehouses around the world in 2025.
‘Disaster amnesia’: The Los Angeles wildfires revealed a deeper, more vicious cycle that has plagued California for decades
The secret is out, but the charred remains of LA neighborhoods still might not be enough to change the Golden State’s approach to housing.
Anti-ICE activists disrupt LA operations, post photos, names and phone numbers of agents
A group of anti-ICE activists interrupted ICE operations in Southern California on Monday and terrorized agents by posting flyers with ICE agents names, images, phone numbers and addresses.