Power lines suspected of starting Eaton fire were overdue for ‘ignition risk’ repairs
Southern California Edison knew for years that its transmission towers around Eaton Canyon posed a risk of sparking a fire, ...
The San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol Newspaper on MSN6d
Sylmar Teen Holds Benefit Concert to Raise Funds for LA Wildfire Victims
When the Hurst Fire in Sylmar was raging back in January, 16-year-old Joel Alonso felt moments of sheer panic and uncertainty ...
The San Fernando Valley Sun on MSN5d
Granada Hills Residents Feel ‘Betrayed’ as Sunshine Canyon Accepts Fire Debris
When Meg Volk and her husband Ron moved to Granada Hills with their infant son in 1991, Sunshine Canyon Landfill in Sylmar ...
Rule change allowed long-idled line now probed in Eaton fire to remain, despite risk
An obscure regulatory rule change two decades ago allowed utilities to keep up unused, potentially hazardous electrical ...
Despite the stress of the fires, most L.A. County residents don’t plan to leave, poll finds
Despite widespread stress, smoke inhalation and other disruptions caused by the January wildfires, a majority of Los Angeles ...
NBC Los Angeles on MSN7d
Evacuation warnings issued in LA wildfire burn areas ahead of peak rainfall
Areas under evacuation warnings include the following: Palisades Fire area: Getty Villa area, Highlands near the burn areas, ...
Los Angeles Daily News29d
Sunshine Canyon Landfill faces community backlash over wildfire debris disposal
“Sylmar has a long history of being affected ... With the landfill located near homes, he and others fear that bringing in wildfire debris could make the situation worse—especially since ...
Autobody News12d
CIF Call to Industry: Financial Assistance Available for CA Wildfire Victims
The Collision Industry Foundation set aside $250,000 to help victims of the January wildfires who work in the industry.
NBC Los Angeles8d
Evacuation warnings issued in LA wildfire burn areas ahead of peak rainfall
The warnings, indicating there is a potential threat to life and property, were issued for some ... Hollywood Hills and the Hurst Fire area in Sylmar. The warnings will go into effect at 7 a.m ...