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Los Angeles wildfires: California firebug arrest caught on video as police warn of arsonists
Azusa police have arrested a 39-year-old homeless man on arson charges after arriving to find him standing just steps away from a brush fire in Pioneer Park.
California fires live updates: Los Angeles County fires death toll rises to 28
Nine people have been charged with looting in connection with the Palisades and Eaton fires, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced Monday.
California Wildfire Updates: New Hughes Fire Explodes To 5,000 Acres In Northern Los Angeles County
Wednesday, 12:25 p.m. PST The Hughes Fire grew to 3,407 acres, according to Cal Fire, with evacuation orders extending to the community of Castaic and evacuation warnings stretching to the northernmost parts of Santa Clarita, which had an estimated population of 224,028 in 2023.
California will spend $2.5 billion to help the Los Angeles area recover from wildfires
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a more than $2.5 billion package to help the Los Angeles area recover from its recent deadly wildfires
California Legislature Approves $2.5B for State Response to Los Angeles-Area Fires
The California state Legislature has approved a more than $2.5 billion package to help the Los Angeles area recover from its recent deadly wildfires
As Los Angeles area burns, House approves efforts aimed at curbing future fires
As fires in the Los Angeles area continue to rage, California could see more activity aimed at reducing wildfire risks in the future under legislation passed with strong Democratic and Republican support in the House Thursday.
California lawmakers approve $2.5 billion in Los Angeles wildfire relief
California will spend $2.5 billion to help the Los Angeles area recover from recent deadly wildfires under a relief package signed Thursday by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. Newsom signed the laws
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Man arrested in California after admitting to starting brush fire at park, police say
Jose Carranza-Escobar was found standing next to the flames in Pioneer Park in Azusa, Calif., authorities said Saturday.
Suspect Admits to Starting Fire in Los Angeles as Blazes Persist
According to Azusa police, a man who has admitted to setting a fire at a park has been arrested as the investigation ...
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Los Angeles County DA says nine charged with looting homes in wildfire zones, one with arson
A man accused of arson and a group of looters targeting homes in evacuation zones amid the wildfires raging in Los Angeles County have ... life sentence under California’s Three Strikes Law ...
Update: Containment progress – Eaton Fire in Los Angeles County at 33%
Eaton Fire initially started 6:18 p.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. Since its discovery six days ago, it has burned 14,117 ...
No, Gov. Gavin Newsom and California Dems haven’t decriminalized looting | Fact check
California still considers looting a crime. Newsom debunked the claim on X, and prosecutors have charged multiple people with ...
Risk rises for mudslides around L.A. County fire zones; prepare for worst-case scenario, officials warn
Thunderstorms and heavier showers are most likely to occur through Monday afternoon, raising the risk of debris flows and ...
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Light rail construction from Azusa to Pomona is complete
Claremont City Council meeting, member Ed Reece, chair of the Foothill Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority, ...