Los Angeles County is advancing plans to establish a registry for individuals with disabilities and mobility challenges following the January wildfires that killed 17 people. County supervisors unanimously approved a motion on Tuesday directing officials to explore creating the registry to improve emergency response for vulnerable residents.
Families are being forced to leave their homes as massive wildfires continue to burn across Upstate South Carolina and the mountains of western North Carolina.
The Pasadena Unified School District board voted 6-1 on Thursday to approve the layoffs of 151 full-time staff members, despite protests from teachers and union leaders.
President Donald Trump will embark on his first official trip of his second term on Friday, focusing on areas impacted by natural disasters in North Carolina and California. The visit will include meetings with victims of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina and those affected by devastating wildfires in California, as he emphasizes the need for better disaster preparedness and response.
A brush fire broke out in Jurupa Valley on Tuesday, January 21, as strong Santa Ana winds persisted across Southern California. Known as the "Clay Fire," it ignited along the Santa Ana River Bottom near Pedley Road and Van Buren Boulevard around 5 p.m.
President Donald Trump announced a trip to North Carolina and California to assess the devastation caused by natural disasters. He will also visit Nevada to thank his supporters for supporting him in the 2024 Presidential election.
Los Angeles is grappling with the toxic aftermath of wildfires that devastated areas including Pacific Palisades and Altadena, destroying over 15,000 structures and releasing dangerous pollutants into the air. Scientists report that the burning of homes, cars, and infrastructure has produced hazardous levels of toxins, including lead and chlorine.
