Johns Hopkins Newsletter2d
How the LA fires of 2025 became the perfect firestorm
The Los Angeles (LA) wildfires began with with the Palisades fire, which erupted the morning of Jan. 7 in Pacific Palisades as a mere brush fire. Evacuation orders were issued for that fire and by ...
invisiblepeople3d
Investors Cashed in on LA’s Eviction Crisis—Then Came the Wildfires
While Los Angeles recovers from the devastating Palisades and Eaton wildfires, corporate landlords continue mass evictions.
The Bulletin4d
Tower Theatre Foundation executive director Ray Solley to retire
After 16 years at the helm, Ray Solley, who has served as the executive director and public face of the Tower Theatre ...
Sky5d
California: Five dead in Los Angeles wildfires - as new blaze starts near Hollywood Hills
Los Angeles Fire Department chief Kristin Crowley said on Wednesday that the largest of the fires, the Pacific Palisades blaze to the west of downtown Los Angeles, was now over 15,800 acres "and ...
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No Cash, No Problem: 10 Free Things to Do in Los Angeles
Los Angeles has a ton to do, and although it seems inaccessible at first, it's more than possible to have a fantastic trip ...
Women's basketball players honor Kobe Bryant's legacy in development of their sport
Many WNBA players believe Kobe Bryant would be pleased with the overall progress of women’s sports, which have skyrocketed in ...
Southern California’s first rainfall of the year could help or hurt wildfire victims as fire spreads in San Diego area
With parts of Los Angeles County still smoldering from wildfires, the expected rain this weekend would seem like a welcome relief. But how the rain falls could make the difference between a disaster ...
Los Angeles Times16d
With Los Angeles in need of housing, downtown’s empty office towers have appeal
Since the pandemic, much of the office space in downtown Los Angeles has remained empty, leaving landlords anxious about the need to get tenants back in their buildings or find another use for the ...
Forbes17d
How The Future Communities Institute Is Tackling Homelessness In Los Angeles
As the Director of Homeless Initiatives at FCI, Szlasa focuses primarily on projects in Los Angeles. FCI’s broader scope also encompasses areas like disease prevention and the future of work ...
NBC Los Angeles18d
Firefighters prevent spread of fire next to commercial building in downtown LA
Firefighters knocked down a fire Tuesday morning in a parking lot outside a flooring supplier building in downtown Los Angeles. The fire was reported at about 7:40 a.m. in the 1400 block of Paloma ...
The New York Times19d
$2,000 Rentals in Los Angeles
The Wilshire/Vermont station on the B and D Metro route is nearby, with trains reaching downtown Los Angeles in 15 minutes ... deck with views of the downtown skyline. Some units in the building ...
What happened on Thursday, Jan. 16 as crews improved containment on Palisades, Eaton fires
Coverage of the firefighters' battle to improve containment over the Eaton and Palisades fires, including stories about the latest death count and victim frustration.