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Columns of smoke from the Verona Fire fill the sky above west-central Riverside County.

Columns of smoke from the Verona Fire fill the sky above west-central Riverside County.

Wildfires prompt AQMD smoke advisory for Southern California

May 20, 2026

An aerial view shows at least three burned-down homes and charred trees in Altadena from the Eaton Fire.

An aerial view shows at least three burned-down homes and charred trees in Altadena from the Eaton Fire.

Investigation finds no fault in Eaton Fire evacuation decisions

May 18, 2026

A firefighter oversees a controlled burn of hazardous vegetation cleared from an area at risk of wildfires.

A firefighter oversees a controlled burn of hazardous vegetation cleared from an area at risk of wildfires.

Newsom announces $30M for fire prevention statewide, $3M in IE

May 13, 2026

An Altadena neighborhood lies in ruins following the January Eaton Fire.

An Altadena neighborhood lies in ruins following the January Eaton Fire.

Cash assistance program now available for Eaton Fire renters

May 11, 2026

A State Farm disaster response team.

A State Farm disaster response team.

Insurance regulators allege State Farm mishandled wildfire claims

May 5, 2026

This application is for LA County property owners seeking a tax deferment because of wildfire impacts.

This application is for LA County property owners seeking a tax deferment because of wildfire impacts.

Landowners in wildfire areas can apply for property tax break

May 4, 2026

Gov. Gavin Newsom, at right, welds during his visit Friday, May 1 to Pasadena City College.

Gov. Gavin Newsom, at right, welds during his visit Friday, May 1 to Pasadena City College.

Newsom visits job training program at Pasadena City College

May 2, 2026

LA Mayor Karen Bass, at left, and county Supervisor Kathryn Barger meet with President Donald Trump on Wednesday, April 22 in the Oval Office to advocate for federal assistance with recovery from the Eaton and Palisades wildfires.

LA Mayor Karen Bass, at left, and county Supervisor Kathryn Barger meet with President Donald Trump on Wednesday, April 22 in the Oval Office to advocate for federal assistance with recovery from the Eaton and Palisades wildfires.

Bass, Barger, Trump seek accountability for wildfire insurers

April 23, 2026

Shop Local LA County Gift Card — Recover Local

Shop Local LA County Gift Card — Recover Local

Eaton Fire recovery: Barger touts $300K from small biz program; advocates call for insurance reforms

April 16, 2026

John Jackson stands on the Altadena property where his home stood prior to the deadly, destructive Eaton Fire in January 2025.

John Jackson stands on the Altadena property where his home stood prior to the deadly, destructive Eaton Fire in January 2025.

Pasadena Village distributes $450K to older survivors of Eaton Fire

April 6, 2026

Rep. Judy Chu, D-Pasadena, and firefighters announce funding for a training center in Arcadia.

Rep. Judy Chu, D-Pasadena, and firefighters announce funding for a training center in Arcadia.

Feds fund firefighter training center in Arcadia

April 3, 2026

An Altadena property in the Eaton Fire zone is clear of debris and ready for rebuilding in July 2025.

An Altadena property in the Eaton Fire zone is clear of debris and ready for rebuilding in July 2025.

Barger: Rebuilding numbers for Eaton Fire area show recovery gap

March 31, 2026