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Ash Alarm: LA Schools Face Wildfire Aftermath

January 26, 2025

Los Angeles schools are reopening, but some parents are worried about the toxic ash from recent wildfires. Kelli Ferrone, a mom with two daughters at Canyon Charter Elementary, was shocked to find blackened cotton swabs and wipes from cleaning ash outside her kids' school. The Palisades Fire, which

entertainment

Conan O'Brien: Hosting Oscars After LA Wildfires

January 25, 2025

Conan O'Brien, a well-known comedian, is set to host the Academy Awards this year. But it won't be easy, especially since the show follows the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. Many people have different views about whether the Oscars should go ahead or not. O'Brien understands the situation wel

politics

California's Governor: A Journey Through Crises

January 24, 2025

Gavin Newsom entered his role as governor in 2018 amidst one of California's most devastating events: the Camp Fire. Before he even took office, he joined then-President Donald Trump and then-Governor Jerry Brown to assess the fire's damage. Over six years later, Newsom will meet Trump again, but th

politics

Fire and Fury: Governor Newsom and President Trump Clash Amid California Wildfires

January 24, 2025

As California Governor Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump prepare for a tense meeting amid the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, their teams are locked in a silent standoff. Neither side has communicated for weeks, despite the disaster’s immense scale and complexity. Newsom’s team has been mon

celebrities

Fire and Water: Heidi Montag & Spencer Pratt's Legal Fight

January 24, 2025

You might remember Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt from their reality TV days. Now, they're making headlines again, but this time it's not about their TV drama. They, along with other residents, have sued the city of Los Angeles. Their Pacific Palisades home was one of the many destroyed in the wildf

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Fires in LA: Fighting Back and Looking Ahead

January 24, 2025

After weeks of battling wildfires, some Los Angeles residents finally got the green light to head back home. Firefighters had made significant progress, with the Hughes fire near Castaic Lake being around one-third contained. The Palisades fire, the biggest in LA's history, was about three-quarters

politics

Nominee Promises Fair Wildfire Help, Acknowledges Political Challenges

January 24, 2025

Brooke Rollins, nominated to lead the U. S. Department of Agriculture, assured senators that politics won't sway how wildfires are fought in California. At her confirmation hearing, she also admitted that President Trump's plans could cause trouble for farmers. Rollins, a lawyer from Texas, backed T

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Get Ready for the 2025 Grammys: Changes and Wildfire Relief

January 23, 2025

The 67th Grammys are coming up on February 2, still happening at the Crypto. com Arena in Los Angeles. The big news is that the Recording Academy is switching focus to support wildfire relief efforts. So, if you're planning a viewing party, here's what you need to know. The live show starts at 8 p.

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Rebuilding After Fires: How California Can Do It Better This Time

January 22, 2025

California is no stranger to wildfires, and now, after recent blazes, the state is looking at rebuilding. But should they just go back to the way things were? Experts say no way! They suggest rethinking how and where we build. Instead of cramming houses together on fire-prone hillsides, spread them

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Wildfires Strike Again: LA Faces New Blazes Amid Santa Ana Winds

January 22, 2025

Santa Ana winds are wreaking havoc in Southern California, fanning new wildfires and threatening the progress made in containing previous ones. These powerful winds, with gusts reaching over 100 mph, have sparked fresh concerns about more fires breaking out. Although the 80-acre Lilac Fire is now 10