This post was updated April 15 11:01 p.m. A new report from the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute found that January wildfires across Los Angeles put at least 35,000 jobs held by Latinos at risk of temporary or permanent displacement. Read more...
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Fire, Los Angeles, News
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April 13, 3:53 pm
LA County, city officials outline ongoing recovery efforts after the January fires
This post was updated April 13 at 11:28 p.m. Fires burned across Los Angeles this January, prompting emergency responses from different levels of government across LA to support displaced Angelenos. Read more...
A Closer Look, California, Fire, Los Angeles, News
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March 10, 12:48 am
Experts voice concerns about environmental impact of wildfire rebuilding
Urban planners expressed environmental concerns about Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recent rebuilding efforts following January’s Los Angeles County wildfires. Shortly after multiple severe wildfires broke out in the LA area in January, Newsom announced plans to rebuild the affected regions, including signing an executive order to clear debris quickly, waiving California Environmental Quality Act permit requirements to rebuild homes and businesses faster and securing federal funds to repair damaged infrastructure. Read more...
Campus, Fire, News, Science & Health
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March 9, 9:54 pm
Wildfire-centered fundraiser exceeds expectations with baked goods, books
The Materials and Engineering Research Society hosted a book and bake sale to support wildfire relief Feb. 11. The event started at 11 a.m. in Engineering V. Read more...
Crime, Fire, News, Westwood
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March 8, 10:19 pm
Fire on Roebling Avenue extinguished following UCLA men’s basketball win
A fire started on Roebling Avenue around 8:45 p.m. Saturday. The fire, which the Los Angeles Fire Department extinguished at 9:22 p.m., came hours after UCLA men’s basketball’s 27-point victory over the University of Southern California. Read more...
Fire, Los Angeles, Los Angeles City Council, News
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March 5, 9:14 pm
LA City Council rejects former LAFD chief Kristen Crowley’s appeal for restoration
This post was updated March 7 at 1:25 a.m. The Los Angeles City Council denied former Los Angeles Fire Department chief Kristen Crowley’s appeal to be reinstated after her Feb. Read more...
Campus, Fire, News, Student Government
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March 3, 9:40 pm
Community Service Commission aids people experiencing homelessness amid LA fires
The Undergraduate Students Association Council Community Service Commission held a two-day event offering aid to people experiencing homelessness and those displaced by fires Jan. 21 and Jan. Read more...