Evacuations failed and 85 people died during California’s deadliest wildfire. What are lessons for L.A.?
Eighty-five people perished in the 2018 Camp fire in Northern California. Evacuations were a major weakness. What can L.A. learn from what happened in Paradise?

Gov. Newsom proclaims state of emergency

California Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaims state of emergency to speed up wildfire prevention projects
Gov. Newsom proclaims state of emergency ahead of wildfire season
California’s effort to streamline wildfire prevention could have long-term consequences
Wildfire experts and environmentalists expressed concern that Gov. Gavin Newsom’s move to suspend environmental regulations in order to fast-track wildfire prevention projects in California could ultimately weaken some of the state’s landmark environmental laws.
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Los Angeles city councilor seeks rebuild wisdom in Paradise
Los Angeles Councilor Traci Park arrived to Paradise Thursday morning for a tour of the town’s rebuild and for guidance on rebuilding the Pacific Palisades, 51 days after the district she
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Los Angeles City Councilwoman visits Paradise, meets with mayor Steve Crowder to discuss rebuilding process
The conversation between Park and Crowder wasn't only focused on how to rebuild a town by the means of houses and roads, however. The conversation also focused on how to
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Councilmember Traci Park Meets With Paradise, CA Officials to Discuss Challenges of Rebuilding
The CD11 politician, who represents the fire-ravaged Pacific Palisades, will be part of a roundtable discussion there Thursday
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California Focus: Dense rebuilding would put many more at risk
President Trump, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Karen Bass rarely are unanimous on anything. But all three have taken steps toward allowing victims of the January firestorms in Los Angeles County to
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Op-Ed: Should Fossil Fuel Companies Be Forced To Pay For Los Angeles Wildfire Losses?
Commentary As wildfires swept through Los Angeles County last month, the New York Times published a commentary by former insurance commissioner Dave Jones, who suggested that oil companies should pay for the disaster’s immense losses of human life and property,
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Paradise Paved for a Parking Lot: Nathan Marsak’s book is a fascinating page-turner
Los Angeles’ appeal for many is the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. The lifestyles of the rich and famous draw many to the City of Angels like moths to a