Pete Villani, a Los Angeles cinematographer, is being celebrated as a hero after his quick and courageous actions saved eight homes in the Altadena neighborhood from the destructive Eaton fire.
Unauthorized drones caused firefighting aircraft to be grounded over the Palisades Fire near Los Angeles, significantly hampering efforts to contain California's most destructive wildfire, which has already scorched over 21,000 acres and claimed at least 11 lives.
Journalist and commentator Mike Cernovich has made a significant impact in supporting victims of the devastating California wildfires. A prominent voice on the populist right and a resident of Orange County, Cernovich launched a fundraising campaign on the conservative platform GiveSendGo, demonstrating his commitment to helping those in need.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials announced the arrest of Jorge Armando Jacinto, a convicted child molester, immediately upon his release from a Rhode Island prison.
Outrage is mounting over the revelation that the Santa Ynez Reservoir—a critical water source for Pacific Palisades—was empty and offline during the devastating wildfire that tore through Los Angeles County.
A disturbing case underscores the ongoing failures of the U.S. immigration system under lax border policies. Yordy Centeno-Melchor, a 30-year-old illegal immigrant with a criminal record spanning over a decade, was arrested on New Year’s Eve in Alabama for allegedly attempting to kidnap a teenage girl.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has reportedly declined an invitation to personally attend the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on January 20. Instead, Xi is expected to send a high-ranking official to represent him, according to a report by the Financial Times.
President Joe Biden surprised reporters with a personal announcement during a press briefing with California Governor Gavin Newsom about the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires. Speaking from a firehouse in Santa Monica, the 82-year-old president shifted focus from the devastating fires to share that he had become a great-grandfather.
