Ex-Los Angeles sheriff blasts wokeness crippling city’s wildfire response: ‘Disaster is not the fires, it’s this ideology’
The degree of mismanagement is epic. It’s incompetence married with poisonous ideology, said Villanueva, who was sheriff between 2018 and 2022.
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Los Angeles officials face tough questions about preparedness and firefighting strategy
It’s been more than a week since two of the most destructive wildfires in California history broke out within hours of each other in Los Angeles. Both blazes remain active and uncontained, and Angelenos again held their breath while firefighters worked to prevent the flames from spreading or expanding amidst dangerously dry and windy conditions.
California extends filing deadline for taxpayers and businesses in Los Angeles County affected by wildfires
California extends its filing deadline for taxpayers and businesses in Los Angeles County that have been affected by the recent wildfires.
Trump Calls Officials Handling Los Angeles Wildfires ‘Incompetent’
Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles County authorities have invited President-elect Donald J. Trump to tour the devastation, but he has not publicly responded.
Some Los Angeles County residents received "erroneous" fire evacuation alerts, officials say
Some residents across Los Angeles County woke up Friday to a wireless emergency evacuation alert, but county officials confirmed it was another "erroneous" message.
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LA County Supervisor Asks Trump to Tour Fire Damage in Heartfelt Letter: ‘Your Presence Would Be Deeply Felt’
Amid a fifth consecutive day of fires in her county, Barger posted a two-page letter addressed to Trump in his capacity as president-elect.
LA officials warn against looting amid fires, say 20 arrested so far
Los Angeles officials on Wednesday warned against looting amid deadly wildfires raging in the area. “In the midst of the emergency, we’ve all seen individuals who are targeting vulnerable
LA County to observe passing of former President Jimmy Carter with ‘Day of Mourning’
LA County set aside Thursday, Jan. 9 to mourn the passing of President Jimmy Carter. Many county offices will be closed
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Los Angeles burglary suspect disguised as firefighter, as looting arrests reach about 29 people: sheriff
At the press conference, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger said she sent a letter to President-elect Trump inviting him to visit the wildfire devastation. "I look ...
Los Angeles Fire Department budget sustained cuts but saw overall increase
In May 2024, the city of Los Angeles adopted a Fiscal Year 2024 - 2025 budget that cut the appropriations for the fire department by $17.6 million from the previous year. At the time, the city of Los Angeles was negotiating the union contract with the firefighters' union, the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City.
California officials warn against price gouging as rents soar in fire-stricken Los Angeles
Tenant advocacy groups, landlord associations and elected officials are condemning rent gouging after tens of thousands of people were displaced in deadly fires this month.
Wittingly or not, LA city, county officials chose fewer firefighters, more OT pay
Columnist Teri Sforza writes that one firefighter made nearly $500,000 in overtime alone in 2023. How many more firefighters might that have paid?