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SF Mayor Daniel Lurie Introduces ‘Fentanyl State of Emergency Ordinance’

January 15, 2025 4:50 pmJanuary 15, 2025 4:50 pm

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie moved forward with his first ordinance as Mayor on Tuesday, unveiling the “Fentanyl State of Emergency Ordinance” designed to help fight the widespread use of the drug. When running for Mayor last year, Lurie promised...

Los Angeles DA Hochman, Orange County DA Spitzer Call On Gov. Newsom to Strengthen State Looting Laws

January 15, 2025 1:15 pmJanuary 15, 2025 1:15 pm

In two statements this week, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman and Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer called on Governor Gavin Newsom and state legislators to make looting during a local emergency a felony punishable by a state...

At The Evacuation Line: Talking With LA Residents Affected By the Eaton Fire

January 15, 2025 2:45 amJanuary 15, 2025 2:46 am

The Palisades and Eaton fires hit a new milestone on Tuesday, marking it at one week since the fires started. As of Tuesday evening, the Palisades Fire has burned 23,700 acres, resulted in 8 deaths, caused over 105,000 residents to...

New Report Finds Total Damage, Economic Losses From The L.A. Wildfires approximately $275 Billion

January 14, 2025 1:31 pmJanuary 14, 2025 1:31 pm

According to a new report by Accuweather, the total damage and economic loss stemming from the 2025 Southern California wildfires was raised to between $250 billion and $275 billion on Monday, with insurers expected now to see at least $30...

Several Lawsuits Filed Against Southern California Edison Over Eaton Fire

January 14, 2025 2:45 amJanuary 14, 2025 6:21 am

Multiple lawsuits were filed against electric services company Southern California Edison Monday, alleging that the company failed to prevent the Eaton Fire that has raged in the Altadena-Pasadena area for the past week. Since Tuesday of last week, the Eaton...

Former Rep. Barbara Lee Becomes New Favorite in Oakland Mayoral Special Election

January 13, 2025 4:58 pmJanuary 13, 2025 4:58 pm

Since her announcement last week that she would be running for Mayor of Oakland in the upcoming special election, former Congresswoman Barbara Lee has become the new favorite in the race, beating out former Oakland City Councilman Loren Taylor. Following...

Calls Grow for LA Mayor Karen Bass to Resign Over Wildfire Response

January 13, 2025 1:23 pmJanuary 13, 2025 1:24 pm

Criticism of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and her response to Los Angeles wildfires continued to grow over the weekend with a petition for her resignation garnering over 120,000 signatures and the discovery of a promise she made in 2021...