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More than 5,300 structures believed destroyed in deadly Palisades Fire

The 20,000-acre wildfire that leveled much of Pacific Palisades and left at least two dead, including one body that was removed from the rubble of a home along Pacific Coast Highway, was 8% contained Friday. Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley said during a late-afternoon briefing Thursday that two people had died in the fire, although no details were provided. Earlier Thursday, however, representatives of the county Medical Examiner’s Office removed human remains from the ruins of a home in the vicinity of Duke’s restaurant in Malibu. Officials from the sheriff’s department told reporters at the scene that deputies received

More than 5,300 structures believed destroyed in deadly Palisades Fire
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Deadly Eaton Fire containment at 3%, threatens Mt. Wilson

The deadly Eaton Fire that has destroyed thousands of structures in Altadena and Pasadena was 3% contained Friday, with crews hoping to take advantage of slightly diminished winds before more power gusts that are anticipated to return over the weekend and next week. Gusty conditions persisted in the mountains Thursday, hampering aerial firefighting efforts as flames crawled through treetops and thick vegetation toward the peak of Mount Wilson, threatening the observatory and a series of broadcast towers critical for local television and radio outlets. Sheriff’s officials had called for immediate evacuations of any people on the mountain, and authorities said

Deadly Eaton Fire containment at 3%, threatens Mt. Wilson
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Firefighters work to contain Granada Hills fire

Firefighters Work to Contain Granada Hills Fire

Firefighters work to contain Granada Hills fire
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Curfew implemented in fire zones after looting arrests

Curfew Implemented in Fire Zones Following Looting Arrests

Curfew implemented in fire zones after looting arrests
Environment|US

Accidental emergency alert rattles nerves in fire-weary L.A. County

Erroneous Emergency Alert Rattles Nerves in Fire-Weary Southland

Accidental emergency alert rattles nerves in fire-weary L.A. County
US|Environment|Local|News|Political

Relentless Santa Ana Winds to Continue Raging Through Southland

As the reality of the destruction wrought by the Southland firestorm continued coming to light Thursday, fire crews hoped to take advantage of slightly diminished winds to establish containment lines around the various blazes before more Santa Ana winds return to the region.

Relentless Santa Ana Winds to Continue Raging Through Southland
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Ocean Water Advisory issued over firefighting runoff

Add ocean waters to the list of potential perils growing out of the wildfires devastating the Los Angeles area. The L.A. County Department of Public Health on Thursday issued an Ocean Water Advisory, warning Southland beach users to avoid all water contact due to runoff from firefighting efforts.

Ocean Water Advisory issued over firefighting runoff
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More than 5,300 structures believed to be destroyed in deadly Palisades Fire

The nearly 20,000-acre wildfire that has leveled much of Pacific Palisades turned deadly Thursday with the discovery of human remains in the ruins of a home along Pacific Coast Highway, while fire officials estimated that more than 5,300 structures have been destroyed by the blaze. Sheriff’s deputies and representatives of the county Medical Examiner’s Office removed the remains Thursday from the rubble of the home in the vicinity of Duke’s restaurant in Malibu. Officials from the sheriff’s department told reporters at the scene that deputies received a missing person report, prompting them to conduct a welfare check at the burned-out

More than 5,300 structures believed to be destroyed in deadly Palisades Fire
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Eaton Fire's advance slows, but still no containment

Deadly Eaton Canyon Fire's Advance Slows, but Still No Containment

Eaton Fire's advance slows, but still no containment
Environment|US

Sunset Fire in Hollywood Hills Fully Contained, Evacuations Lifted

Sunset Fire in Hollywood Hills Fully Contained, Evacuations Lifted

Sunset Fire in Hollywood Hills Fully Contained, Evacuations Lifted
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LAUSD, other districts close schools for remainder of week

LAUSD, Other Districts Close Schools Due to Fires, Wind

LAUSD, other districts close schools for remainder of week
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Palisades fire expands to 15,832 acres amid Santa Ana winds

Brush Fire Fanned by High Winds Devastates Pacific Palisades

Palisades fire expands to 15,832 acres amid Santa Ana winds
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5 people dead as Eaton Canyon fire grows to 10,600 acres

Eaton Canyon Fire Destroys Buildings, Forces Evacuations

5 people dead as Eaton Canyon fire grows to 10,600 acres
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Pacific Palisades fire rapidly spreads to 1,200 acres amid high winds

Amid devastating wind conditions, a brush fire quickly raced across more than 1,200 acres of Pacific Palisades Tuesday, damaging or destroying an unknown number of homes and forcing thousands of residents to evacuate as the flames marched toward the Pacific Ocean. The fire was reported around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the area of Piedra Morada and Monte Hermoso drives, according to Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman David Ortiz. By 11:20 a.m., crews on the scene estimated the size of the fire at 200 acres, and by early afternoon, Cal Fire mapped the blaze at 772 acres. Air tankers and water-dropping

Pacific Palisades fire rapidly spreads to 1,200 acres amid high winds
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Evacuations ordered as Pacific Palisades fire continues to grow

Brush Fire Fanned by High Winds Spreads to 200 Acres in Pacific Palisades

Evacuations ordered as Pacific Palisades fire continues to grow
Education|Environment|US

Damaging Santa Ana Winds Set to Batter Southland Tuesday-Thursday

Damaging Santa Ana Winds Set to Batter Southland Tuesday-Thursday

Damaging Santa Ana Winds Set to Batter Southland Tuesday-Thursday
US|Crime

Suspect in Target shooting charged with attempted murder

A 25-year-old man suspected of shooting a pair of security guards during an attempted robbery from the Target store at the FIGat7th shopping mall in downtown Los Angeles was charged Friday with attempted murder and attempted robbery, along with gun-related allegations that could lead to life in prison.

Suspect in Target shooting charged with attempted murder
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Windy Conditions Raise Southland Fire Danger, but Red Flag Warnings Scrubbed

Windy Conditions Raise Southland Fire Danger, but Red Flag Warnings Scrubbed

Windy Conditions Raise Southland Fire Danger, but Red Flag Warnings Scrubbed
US|Crime|Local|News

Baldwin Park man charged with murdering three family members

A 23-year-old man has been charged with murdering three of his family members in their Baldwin Park home the day after Christmas, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced Tuesday.

Baldwin Park man charged with murdering three family members
US|Political|Sports

Los Angeles, Lomita to Take Ownership of Navy Ballfields

The cities of Los Angeles and Lomita will be taking ownership of some baseball fields from the Navy's Defense Support Point in San Pedro, it was announced Monday.

Los Angeles, Lomita to Take Ownership of Navy Ballfields
Local|Crime|News

Baldwin Park man arrested for allegedly stabbing 3 relatives

BALDWIN PARK (CNS) – A 23-year-old man was arrested in connection with the fatal stabbings of three of his relatives — a man and two women — in Baldwin Park, authorities said Friday. Baldwin Park Police Department officers responded at 6:48 p.m. Thursday to the 4700 block of Bogart Avenue, between Maine and Phelan avenues, where they found the victims, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Lt. Michael Modica. The victims suffered multiple stab wounds and were pronounced dead at the scene, according to several reports. Modica said that when officers arrived, a person tried to drive away from

Baldwin Park man arrested for allegedly stabbing 3 relatives
US|Crime|Local

Woman Found Dead at Bus Stop Near Koreatown

A woman was found dead at a bus stop near Koreatown area today, authorities said.

Woman Found Dead at Bus Stop Near Koreatown
US|Crime

Collision on Ventura Freeway Near Encino Halts Westbound Traffic

Collision on Ventura Freeway Near Encino Halts Westbound Traffic

Collision on Ventura Freeway Near Encino Halts Westbound Traffic
US|Economy|Health|Lifestyle|Political

South LA Churches, Nonprofits Receive $10K to Support Work with Homelessness

Nonprofits and religious institutions in South Los Angeles focused on homelessness will receive $10,000 to enhance their ability to compete for government funding, officials announced Monday.

South LA Churches, Nonprofits Receive $10K to Support Work with Homelessness

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