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LA wildfire victims: What we know about those killed
Family members have begun to identify the residents who were killed in the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman hires new special prosecutor for police misconduct
Michael Gennaco, a former federal prosecutor with decades of experience reviewing police use-of-force cases, will serve as the special prosecutor overseeing two high-profile shooting cases.
Padilla hopes to increase firefighter pay, create affordable housing for disaster response
California Sen. Alex Padilla introduced several bills to increase firefighter pay, expand FEMA funding and include affordable housing as part of disaster response.
Mayor, comptroller in dispute over $2.5M in ARPA funds
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Acting Buffalo Mayor Chris Scanlon is rejecting a claim from Buffalo Comptroller Barbara Miller-Williams that the city may have to return nearly $2.5 million in unused ARPA funds. Under the American Rescue Plan of 2021 -- a federal law to help assist the nation recover from COVID-19 -- Buffalo received over [...]
Deputies warned to decontaminate clothes after lead, asbestos found in air near Eaton fire
On Wednesday, a sheriff's official warned deputies about "hazardous" airborne contaminants near the Eaton fire.
How many people are still missing in the Los Angeles fires?
The number of people who have died in the Eaton and Palisades fires could rise. More than 30 people are still missing.
Jan 16, 2025
What does fire containment mean?
Hollywood High student is stabbed and hospitalized; another student is arrested
A 17-year-old girl faces an attempted murder charge in the attack on a 15-year-old boy during the school day.
How climate change worsened the most destructive wildfires in L.A. history
The California fires erupted amid extremely dry conditions. UCLA scientists say extreme heat linked to climate change was a factor in the fires' intensity.
Griffith Park reopens after Sunset fire; Runyon Canyon remains closed 'until further notice'
Two of the city's most popular hiking destinations closed after last week's Sunset fire.
Firefighters boost containment of Palisades and Eaton fires amid break from destructive winds
The number of confirmed deaths in the fires climbed to at least 27 after authorities said they found remains in the two major fire zones on Wednesday.
Mapping the damage from the Eaton and Palisades fires
We're tracking damage assessments from the Eaton and Palisades fires, which destroyed 12,000 structures in Altadena and Pacific Palisades.
WATCH: Cat gets cozy while interrupting her dad’s Zoom call
This cat found the perfect spot to relax, which happens to be right in front of the Zoom camera.
Jan 18, 2025
WNY natives react to possible TikTok ban
Jan 18, 2025
Sabres allow another lead to slip away
Jan 17, 2025