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New York Postworld2 days ago
Wildfire burns 2,600 acres in northern Los Angeles County, triggers evacuations and air alerts
A wildfire near the San Bernardino County line has burned more than 2,600 acres and prompted evacuation orders and smoke advisories across parts of Los Angeles County. Officials issued alerts through Saturday evening and opened shelters for residents and pets.
mumbrella.com.aubusiness23 days ago
Merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery puts 2,500 county jobs at risk
A Los Angeles County report estimates the $111 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger could eliminate 2,500 local jobs and 6,000 positions worldwide. The combined company carries an $82 billion debt load and plans $6 billion in savings through consolidation.
insurancejournal.comworld51 days ago
Social media influencer and two others charged in alleged murder plot
Los Angeles County prosecutors filed charges against a 24-year-old influencer, her father and her former boyfriend in connection with an alleged murder-for-hire scheme. The case is tied to a custody dispute involving the influencer's 7-year-old daughter.
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world55 days ago
Consulting Firm Finds No Racial or Socioeconomic Bias in Los Angeles County Eaton Fire Evacuations
A consulting firm hired by Los Angeles County concluded that fire officials did not discriminate or delay evacuation orders during the January 2025 Eaton fire. The report examined alert timing, dispatch logs, and department interviews.
Los Angeles Timesworld55 days ago
Report Finds No Failures in Altadena Evacuation Orders During Eaton Fire
An outside review commissioned by the Los Angeles County Fire Department found that incident commanders acted appropriately when issuing evacuation orders for west Altadena during the Eaton fire. The 51-page report concluded that commanders lacked real-time aerial intelligence du…
lamag.comworld56 days ago
Los Angeles County Report Examines Response to Altadena Fire
A county-commissioned review found that Los Angeles County's response to the Altadena fire was hampered by confusion and poor coordination. The examination concluded that the county did not discriminate against Black residents.