Tag: California
Three people die attempting to cross US-Mexico border amid California storm
Authorities found two men and one woman dead in Otay Mountain wilderness due to harsh terrain and cold weather Three people died last week as they attempted to cross the US-Mexico border near San Diego, California, amid a storm that brought near freezing temperatures to the challenging mountain terrain, according to the US border patrol.…
Fire risk and strong winds continue in Southern California with rain on the horizon
By The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Parched Southern California was forecast to face more dangerous winds on Wednesday but could get some badly needed rain this weekend, dampening the prospects of another round of killer wildfires though even a small amount of precipitation could create new challenges like toxic ash runoff. Los Angeles officials…
A California fifth grader interviews his firefighter father
By Lauren Migaki , Janet W. Lee When the fires in Los Angeles broke out just over one week ago, fire captain Shane Lawlor was quickly dispatched to the Palisades. He has been at work ever since. On his first day, Lawlor was on his team’s fireline for 20 hours straight with no breaks for…
Southern California wildfires destroy or damage many houses of worship
By Jason DeRose , Sarah Ventre A cantor at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels led the congregation in a haunting refrain during a special Mass this week for victims and first responders of the Los Angeles wildfires: “Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.” The fires in Los Angeles County continue…
Hundreds of California prison inmates fight wildfires – and stigma
Nearly 1,000 incarcerated men and women have joined the frontlines in a battle against record-breaking wildfires burning across southern California. The number deployed – now 939 – are part of a long-running volunteer programme led by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). Their numbers have steadily increased since Tuesday, the day the deadly…
California fires: 10 killed and 10,000 structures destroyed as blazes continue
Strong winds and low humidity continue as five fires rage across Los Angeles area, with death toll expected to rise Weather forecasters in Los Angeles expect fast, dry winds to return towards the end of the weekend, threatening to fuel wildfires that have already destroyed 10,000 structures and killed 10 people. Urgent “red flag” alerts…
Fact-checking criticism of California officials over fires
The wildfires raging in Los Angeles have led to claims that officials there have mismanaged the city’s preparation for such events. President-elect Donald Trump has pointed the finger of blame at California Governor Gavin Newsom, who he says is responsible for LA’s struggling water supply. Others have blamed LA Mayor Karen Bass for cutting the…
Inmates are fighting California wildfires in long-running and controversial practice
Jaclyn Diaz Nearly 800 incarcerated people are among the more than 7,500 personnel helping fight the historic, and destructive, Southern California wildfires. The five raging wildfires have destroyed homes, businesses and landmarks throughout Los Angeles. “As of today, 783 Fire Camp firefighters have been working around the clock cutting fire lines and removing fuel from…
Weather tracker: powerful Santa Ana winds fuel California wildfires
Gusty conditions have enabled fires to take hold and spread at great speed. Plus, a cold snap grips South Korea The rapid spread of one of the most destructive wildfires in the history of Los Angeles is believed to have been fuelled by strong Santa Ana winds and months of drought. Santa Ana winds occur…
10 people have died in the wildfires spreading across Southern California
By Ayana Archie This is a developing story. For the latest local updates head to LAist.com and sign up for breaking news alerts. Fires continue to rage on in Southern California, as tens of thousands of acres of land have been decimated, and the flames have been partially contained. The latest on the fires | What’s been lost…
News live: Australia ready to send firefighters to California, emergency minister says; Minns condemns ‘horrifying’ vandalism of synagogue
Australia is ready to send firefighting assets to the US if authorities request help to contain California blazes, the federal minister for emergency management, Jenny McAllister, has said. McAllister told Sky News the federal government had contacted its US counterparts with the offer as fast-moving fires continue to burn across Los Angeles. At least five…
Se esperan fuertes vientos que alimentan los incendios forestales de California hasta el viernes
By Chandelis Duster This is a developing story. For the latest local updates, head to LAist.com. Also, sign up for NPR’s breaking news alerts. Red flag warnings have been extended through Friday for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties as gusty winds whip across the area and multiple fires burn out of control. A red flag…
Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Make Plea Amid California Wildfires
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made a call to action for residents of California as the deadly wildfires continue to devastate the greater Los Angeles area. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are sharing support for their community. Amid the wildfires burning across the greater Los Angeles area that has left five people dead and thousands…
Wildfires upend lives in Southern California. And, Jimmy Carter’s state funeral
By Brittney Melton here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Nearly 30,000 acres continue to burn early today across Los Angeles County. At least five people have died and the fires have destroyed whole neighborhoods. Every school in Los…
More fires erupt in Southern California and spread to the Hollywood Hills
By Ayana Archie Nearly 30,000 acres remained burning early Thursday across Los Angeles County as firefighters struggled to control a patchwork of deadly blazes that has forced mass evacuations and leveled entire communities. At least five people have died as new fires broke out late Wednesday in Los Angeles County, totaling about more than 29,000…
‘Raining ash’: Residents share how they fled the Southern California wildfires
By Alana Wise This is a developing story. For the latest local updates head to LAist.com and sign up for breaking news alerts. Tens of thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate their homes amid the three raging and uncontained wildfires in Southern California. NPR member station LAist has been covering the destruction the fires have wrought, and on day…
High winds, lack of rain and climate change stoking California fires
High winds and lack of rain are the main factors driving the Southern California fires, but climate change is altering the background conditions, increasing the likelihood of these conflagrations, say experts. Researchers have shown that a warming world increases the number of “fire weather” days, when conditions are more suited to outbreaks of fire. California…
The latest on the Southern California wildfires. And, Meta is ending fact-checking
By Brittney Melton here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced yesterday that the company, which owns Facebook and Instagram, would stop working with third-party fact-checkers. The company established these extensive partnerships after the 2016…
What to know about the wildfires spreading through Southern California
By Ayana Archie More than 4,000 acres of land are burning in Southern California from three wildfires, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate. With firefighters having not contained any portion of the fires and high winds forecast overnight, anxiety grew over what conditions residents and officials will face as Wednesday breaks. Here’s what…
Fast-moving wildfire destroys homes as strong winds hit southern California
Fire quickly consumed hundreds of acres in the Pacific Palisades, an affluent community north of Santa Monica A fast-moving wildfire erupted in Los Angeles county on Tuesday, quickly consuming nearly 3,000 acres and destroying homes in an affluent community along the Pacific Ocean. Late Tuesday evening, new evacuations were ordered in a different part of…
Life-threatening windstorm triggers wildfire in Southern California
By Liz Baker , Emily Alfin Johnson This is a developing story. For the latest local updates, head to LAist.com. Gusty winds are creating extreme fire danger for much of Southern California today, where several small blazes have already sent firefighters scrambling. The National Weather Service warned of strong winds and possible fire risks for…
Southern California warned of ‘life-threatening, destructive’ windstorm
Officials warn of fire risks and potential outages as gusts could reach 80mph in Los Angeles county and Ventura Southern California could experience a “life-threatening, destructive” windstorm this week, with forecasters warning of major fire risks unusual for January and potential power outages. The gusts are expected to intensify on Tuesday into Wednesday, potentially reaching…
2 dead and 18 injured in Southern California plane crash
By The Associated Press FULLERTON, Calif. — Two people died and 18 were injured Thursday when a small plane crashed through the roof of a sprawling furniture manufacturing building in Southern California where at least 200 people were working, police said. The identities of the people who died, and whether they were in the plane…
California will require insurers to offer home coverage in wildfire-prone areas
Opponents say rule could hike premiums by 40% and does not require new policies to be written at fast enough pace Insurance companies that stopped providing home coverage to hundreds of thousands of Californians in recent years as wildfires became more destructive will have to again provide policies in fire-prone areas if they want to…
Sarah Almagro Secures Silver at the 2024 ISA World Para Surfing Championship
Spanish surfer Sarah Almagro has achieved the runner-up position in the Women’s Prone 2 category at the ISA World Para Surfing Championship, held in Huntington Beach, California, from November 3 to 9, 2024. With a score of 10.70, Almagro was surpassed by Australia’s Jocelyn Neumueller, who scored 12.67 points.