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Oil and gas companies would be liable for damages caused by climate change-related disasters in California under legislation introduced Monday by two Democratic lawmakers. The proposal claims that the oil industry intentionally deceived the public about the risks of fossil fuels on climate change that now have intensified storms and wildfires and caused billions of…
U.S. President Donald Trump said the federal government is standing behind California 100% in the aftermath of devastating wildfires and said during a visit to the state on Friday that he would come back as much as needed. “The first lady and I are in California to express a great love for the people of…
What to Know Red flag warnings expired for much of the Los Angeles area Wednesday evening, good news for firefighters still working to contain the area’s two massive wildfires The Palisades Fire, which broke out over a week ago in Pacific Palisades, is now 21% contained, Cal Fire announced Wednesday evening. The Palisades and Eaton…
The Grammy Awards, scheduled to take place in wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles, will not be canceled or postponed — but it will instead refocus the show on fire relief efforts. The Recording Academy will be “raising additional funds to support wildfire relief efforts and honoring the bravery and dedication of first responders who risk their lives…
Beyonce, the singing icon, has postponed her much-awaited announcement, due to the ongoing California Los Angeles Wildfires. The singer’s foundation ‘BeyGOOD’ launched an ‘LA Fire Relief Fund’ to which she donated $2.5 million to support families directly affected by the fires, who lost their homes, and to the community organizations at the forefront of the…
Evacuees from the Eaton fire look through boxes of clothes at a donation center in Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, California, Jan. 13, 2025. Etienne Laurent | AFP | Getty Images As Los Angeles continues to battle wildfires that have destroyed parts of the city and killed at least 24 people, companies are pledging millions in…
Ottawa rapper Khalid Omar, who performs under the name TwoTiime, was forced to evacuate his Calabasas condo as wildfires tore through the Los Angeles area this week, leaving the studio where he records in ruins. The 23-year-old says he woke up Thursday to a nightmarish scene as the Kenneth fire began spreading through the West Hills,…
As deadly fires continue to threaten lives and homes in Southern California, New England businesses are looking for ways to help. Prima in Charlestown has a special drink called the Sunset Spritz that you can buy. Proceeds will go to the California Community Foundation. Bobbles and Laces, a clothing boutique with several New England locations,…
Quebec said Friday it will send two more firefighting aircraft to California, a day after one of the province’s water bombers collided with a drone while battling the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area. “At the request of U.S. authorities, we will be sending two additional water bombers … and their crews as early as…
Authorities in the western U.S. state of California say at least 10 people have been killed in massive wildfires that have ravaged the city of Los Angeles. The Los Angeles County medical examiner late Thursday announced the new death toll, which doubled from earlier reports. Officials warn that number could increase once the fires have…
