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Jan 26 2025EDUCATION

Ash Alarm: LA Schools Face Wildfire Aftermath

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

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Jan 25 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Conan O'Brien: Hosting Oscars After LA Wildfires

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

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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

California's Governor: A Journey Through Crises

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

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Jan 24 2025ENVIRONMENT

Fires in LA: Fighting Back and Looking Ahead

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

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Jan 23 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Get Ready for the 2025 Grammys: Changes and Wildfire Relief

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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Jan 22 2025ENVIRONMENT

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

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

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Jan 22 2025WEATHER

Southern California’s Dry Spell Set to End with Anticipated Rain

Southern California, which has been plagued by a severe dry spell, is finally expecting some rain. After months of dry weather that fuelled devastating fires, there is hope that the upcoming rainfall might help tame the wildfire risks. Although forecast rainfall is minimal, totalling less than a thi

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Jan 21 2025WEATHER

Preparing for the Storm: Anaheim Fire & Rescue on High Alert

A red-flag warning has been issued for Southern California, prompting Anaheim Fire & Rescue to step up their game. Chief Patrick Russell is well aware of the risks that strong winds bring. "These winds can really whip up the fires in areas like Fremont Canyon. Anaheim has a lot of wildland urban int

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Jan 21 2025ENVIRONMENT

Fire Danger Rises Again in LA: What You Need to Know

Get ready, Los Angeles! The Santa Ana winds are back, and they're bringing a big risk of wildfires. From Monday noon to Tuesday morning, Ventura and Los Angeles counties are under a red flag warning. This warning is serious—it's only issued once every four years, and it's happened five times in the

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Jan 21 2025ENVIRONMENT

Southern California Faces Windy Fire Danger Again

Southern California is gearing up for another round of extreme fire weather. The National Weather Service has issued a serious warning about winds reaching up to 100 mph. These winds, known as Santa Ana winds, are expected to arrive on Monday. They could cause existing wildfires to spread quickly an

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