Clifford Grant On January 7, fierce winds swept through the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, prompting residents in Altadena to urgently call Southern California Edison, urging the utility to cut power to prevent electrical equipment from igniting a wildfire. Just minutes after 6 p.m., witnesses reported seeing flames erupt under an Edison transmission tower in Eaton … Read more
In the wake of the Palisades fire that ravaged homes in Pacific Palisades on January 7, 2025, residents are grappling with the aftermath and uncertain futures. Clove Galilee, who lived with her wife in the Tahitian Terrace mobile home park, expressed a profound sense of loss, stating that while life has resumed for many in … Read more
Mourners attending funerals at Los Angeles County cemeteries became victims of theft in a disturbing crime spree perpetrated by David Bassett, a 44-year-old resident of Rancho Cucamonga. Over the course of a year, from February 5, 2023, to February 25, 2024, Bassett targeted vehicles parked at two Forest Lawn cemeteries and the Oakwood Memorial Park … Read more
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco has announced his intention to run for governor of California in the 2026 election, positioning himself as a prominent Republican contender in a race heavily populated with Democratic candidates. Bianco, known for his support of former President Donald Trump and his vocal criticism of Governor Gavin Newsom, plans to make … Read more
A 27-year-old man from Gardena, Brian Gutierrez, was arrested for allegedly aiming a high-powered green laser at a Los Angeles Police Department helicopter during an investigation of a street takeover. The incident occurred in the early hours of February 8, as officers responded to a gathering of approximately 50 vehicles and pedestrians blocking the intersection … Read more
Southern California is bracing for its most powerful storm of the winter, which began impacting the region on Wednesday. Meteorologists are particularly concerned about the potential for severe flooding and debris flows, especially in areas recently affected by wildfires. The National Weather Service has issued warnings, indicating that the heaviest rainfall is expected on Thursday, … Read more
As wildfires ravaged Los Angeles, firefighters from across California and beyond converged on the city to combat the flames. Crews arrived from Texas, Oregon, Arizona, and tribal reservations, as well as from Mexico and Canada, despite ongoing tariff threats from the U.S. In a surprising show of solidarity, even Ukraine offered assistance in the firefighting … Read more
President Donald Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom recently met at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as Trump arrived to assess the damage from the recent wildfires in California. This meeting marks a notable shift in Newsom’s approach toward the Trump administration, reflecting a willingness to collaborate for the benefit of Californians affected by the … Read more
Attorneys representing residents of Altadena, California, who lost their homes in the recent Eaton fire are seeking legal action against Southern California Edison (SCE). They allege that the utility company may have compromised critical evidence regarding the fire’s origin by secretly re-energizing transmission lines after the blaze began. In a motion filed by the law … Read more
In a significant step towards recovery from the devastating wildfires that swept through Los Angeles County in early January, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has commenced the debris removal process in Altadena and Pacific Palisades. This initiative marks the beginning of a lengthy rebuilding effort for the thousands of residents who lost their homes … Read more
