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Photographer captures Sen. Alex Padilla's takedown at Homeland Security press conference
Photographer captures Sen. Alex Padilla's takedown at Homeland Security press conference
A photographer captured the moment authorities tackled and handcuffed Sen. Alex Padilla at a Department of Homeland Security press conference.
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June 13, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Photographer captures Sen. Alex Padilla's takedown at Homeland Security press conference
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In 2023, a Mexican girl with a life-threatening medical condition was allowed to enter the U.S. on humanitarian grounds. The Trump administration has now ordered her and her parents to leave the country. Her says that if her treatment is interrupted, “this could be fatal within a matter of days.”
4-year-old Bakersfield girl facing deportation could die within days of losing medical care
In 2023, a Mexican girl, 4, was allowed U.S. entry for lifesaving medical care. She and her parents, who live in Bakersfield, have been told they must leave.
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May 27, 2025 at 6:03 PM
In 2023, a Mexican girl with a life-threatening medical condition was allowed to enter the U.S. on humanitarian grounds. The Trump administration has now ordered her and her parents to leave the country. Her says that if her treatment is interrupted, “this could be fatal within a matter of days.”
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4-year-old Bakersfield girl facing deportation could die within days of losing medical care
4-year-old Bakersfield girl facing deportation could die within days of losing medical care
In 2023, a Mexican girl, 4, was allowed U.S. entry for lifesaving medical care. She and her parents, who live in Bakersfield, have been told they must leave.
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May 27, 2025 at 12:06 PM
4-year-old Bakersfield girl facing deportation could die within days of losing medical care
While everyone’s seen images of the devastation of the Altadena fires, no photographers have captured the sadness quite as well as Sunny Mills, a set decorator who lost her home in the fire... written by Altadena resident Marah Eakin. www.latimes.com/lifestyle/st...
Hauntingly beautiful tintype photos memorialize what was lost in Altadena
Sunny Mills, a set decorator who lost her home in the Eaton fire, is taking tintype photos of Altadena residents at their burned properties.
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April 30, 2025 at 3:07 PM
While everyone’s seen images of the devastation of the Altadena fires, no photographers have captured the sadness quite as well as Sunny Mills, a set decorator who lost her home in the fire... written by Altadena resident Marah Eakin. www.latimes.com/lifestyle/st...
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“Everyone passed through this place,” Mohammad Khalawi said of the devastation of Syria’s Deir al-Zour province. “These groups weren’t here to work for us. They were here to loot and steal everything they could.”
In Syria, the fighting is over, but a resource-rich region is left in limbo
The eastern province of Deir al-Zour, which remains divided between Syria's new government and a Kurdish-backed militia, is a hostage to competing ambitions.
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February 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
“Everyone passed through this place,” Mohammad Khalawi said of the devastation of Syria’s Deir al-Zour province. “These groups weren’t here to work for us. They were here to loot and steal everything they could.”
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President Trump seems determined to trash conservation and clean energy on public lands. But I wanted an example of how they can work together in harmony. So I hiked at Chuckwalla National Monument, designated last month by President Biden.
My @latimes.com column: www.latimes.com/environment/...
My @latimes.com column: www.latimes.com/environment/...
Column: Forget Trump's wrecking ball. Here's how to treat America's public lands
Chuckwalla National Monument is a great example of how to balance renewable energy and conservation.
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February 6, 2025 at 7:20 PM
President Trump seems determined to trash conservation and clean energy on public lands. But I wanted an example of how they can work together in harmony. So I hiked at Chuckwalla National Monument, designated last month by President Biden.
My @latimes.com column: www.latimes.com/environment/...
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People and entities linked to Darkhorse Tactical Investments of Connecticut have snapped up more than 100 acres of land within Joshua Tree National Park boundaries since 2021. Several of those involved in the land purchases have ties to the hotel industry.
Mysterious land purchases within Joshua Tree National Park worry locals, environmentalists
People with hotel industry ties are among buyers and entities that have snapped up 22 parcels within national park boundaries; plans unclear.
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February 7, 2025 at 4:55 PM
People and entities linked to Darkhorse Tactical Investments of Connecticut have snapped up more than 100 acres of land within Joshua Tree National Park boundaries since 2021. Several of those involved in the land purchases have ties to the hotel industry.
Mysterious land purchases within Joshua Tree National Park worry locals, environmentalists. Photos by Robert Gauthier @latimes www.latimes.com/environment/...
Mysterious land purchases within Joshua Tree National Park worry locals, environmentalists
People with hotel industry ties are among buyers and entities that have snapped up 22 parcels within national park boundaries; plans unclear.
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February 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Mysterious land purchases within Joshua Tree National Park worry locals, environmentalists. Photos by Robert Gauthier @latimes www.latimes.com/environment/...
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Their flippers were paralyzed, they couldn’t come up for air, and their heartbeats were barely perceptible.
But most of these 1,200 sea turtles were lucky. The currents carried their bodies ashore, where they could be saved — among Florida’s largest cold-water turtle rescues in the last 15 years.
But most of these 1,200 sea turtles were lucky. The currents carried their bodies ashore, where they could be saved — among Florida’s largest cold-water turtle rescues in the last 15 years.
Comatose and Washed Up, 1,000 Endangered Sea Turtles Are Rescued in Florida
The reptiles, an endangered species, were incapacitated when the water temperature plummeted after a rare winter storm hit the Panhandle last week.
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January 31, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Their flippers were paralyzed, they couldn’t come up for air, and their heartbeats were barely perceptible.
But most of these 1,200 sea turtles were lucky. The currents carried their bodies ashore, where they could be saved — among Florida’s largest cold-water turtle rescues in the last 15 years.
But most of these 1,200 sea turtles were lucky. The currents carried their bodies ashore, where they could be saved — among Florida’s largest cold-water turtle rescues in the last 15 years.
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In a heated community meeting, furious San Gabriel Valley residents assailed federal officials for trucking electric vehicle batteries and other hazardous materials from Altadena to their area for processing.
'We don't want it!' San Gabriel Valley rages against shipment of Eaton fire hazardous waste
In a heated community meeting, furious residents assailed federal officials for trucking electric vehicle batteries and other hazardous materials from Altadena to their area for processing.
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January 31, 2025 at 12:43 AM
In a heated community meeting, furious San Gabriel Valley residents assailed federal officials for trucking electric vehicle batteries and other hazardous materials from Altadena to their area for processing.
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The Times is gathering stories and photos of what was lost in the fires for a visual collection of memories to publish at a later date.
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Help us share the stories of what you lost in the Eaton and Palisades fires
The Times is collecting stories and images of what was lost in the fires from affected communities in Altadena, Pasadena, Sierra Madre, Pacific Palisades, Topanga, Malibu and others.
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January 29, 2025 at 6:18 PM
The Times is gathering stories and photos of what was lost in the fires for a visual collection of memories to publish at a later date.
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WOW..😬
Thousands of pages of state, county and municipal records reviewed by The Times show the disaster was years in the making. Red tape, budget shortfalls & govt. inaction repeatedly stymied plans for water system improvements.
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Thousands of pages of state, county and municipal records reviewed by The Times show the disaster was years in the making. Red tape, budget shortfalls & govt. inaction repeatedly stymied plans for water system improvements.
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Officials were warned of failing water system before Palisades fire. Fixes never happened
Thousands of pages of records reviewed by The Times show L.A. County officials had for years described water infrastructure in areas where hydrants ran dry during the Palisades fire as 'leak prone,' '...
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January 24, 2025 at 2:17 PM
WOW..😬
Thousands of pages of state, county and municipal records reviewed by The Times show the disaster was years in the making. Red tape, budget shortfalls & govt. inaction repeatedly stymied plans for water system improvements.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Thousands of pages of state, county and municipal records reviewed by The Times show the disaster was years in the making. Red tape, budget shortfalls & govt. inaction repeatedly stymied plans for water system improvements.
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As raging wildfires continue to torment Southern California, estimates of the total economic loss have ballooned to more than $250 billion, making it one of the most costly natural disasters in U.S. history. www.latimes.com/business/sto...
January 24, 2025 at 9:01 PM
As raging wildfires continue to torment Southern California, estimates of the total economic loss have ballooned to more than $250 billion, making it one of the most costly natural disasters in U.S. history. www.latimes.com/business/sto...
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New today on @latimes.com: An hour by hour account of the first 24 hours of the Palisades and Eaton fires. Thank you to all the people who relived some truly harrowing moments for this story: www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
The start of the Palisades and Eaton fires: 24 hours that changed Los Angeles
'Mom, are we going to have to run?' Here's how the first 24 hours of our unprecedented conflagration unfolded across L.A. County
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January 25, 2025 at 4:47 PM
New today on @latimes.com: An hour by hour account of the first 24 hours of the Palisades and Eaton fires. Thank you to all the people who relived some truly harrowing moments for this story: www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
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Farewell to Ivanpah. Two of the three blindingly bright solar towers in the Mojave Desert are coming down, and the third one might be next. My latest for @latimes.com: www.latimes.com/environment/...
Boiling Point: Farewell to Ivanpah, the world's ugliest solar plant
The infamous Mojave Desert power towers will start shutting down next year.
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January 28, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Farewell to Ivanpah. Two of the three blindingly bright solar towers in the Mojave Desert are coming down, and the third one might be next. My latest for @latimes.com: www.latimes.com/environment/...
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Interstate 5 is being closed in both directions along its Grapevine section due to the Hughes fire north of Castaic.
The 45-mile section of roadway connects Los Angeles County with the San Joaquin Valley.
The 45-mile section of roadway connects Los Angeles County with the San Joaquin Valley.
L.A. fire live updates: Hughes fire breaks out north of Castaic, evacuations ordered
Amid an extended red flag warning, a new fire exploded north of Castaic. Evacuations were ordered after 11 a.m. Wind gusts reached 31 mph Wednesday afternoon in the area and are expected to increase over the next several hours.
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January 22, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Interstate 5 is being closed in both directions along its Grapevine section due to the Hughes fire north of Castaic.
The 45-mile section of roadway connects Los Angeles County with the San Joaquin Valley.
The 45-mile section of roadway connects Los Angeles County with the San Joaquin Valley.
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Hughes fire explodes north of Castaic, shuts down 5 Freeway and forces evacuations
A fire north of a jail complex in Castaic has triggered evacuations in L.A. County, even as Southern California hopes for some rain to help with firefighting efforts.
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January 23, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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Survivors of the 2017 Tubbs fire in Santa Rosa have a message for L.A. fire victims: You can’t imagine it now, but it is possible to recover.
This California city lost thousands of homes to fire. Santa Rosa’s rebuilding has lessons for L.A.
Survivors of the 2017 Tubbs fire in Santa Rosa have a message for L.A. fire victims: You can’t imagine it now, but it is possible to recover.
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January 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Survivors of the 2017 Tubbs fire in Santa Rosa have a message for L.A. fire victims: You can’t imagine it now, but it is possible to recover.
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About 19,000 people are under evacuation orders and an additional 15,000 are under evacuation warnings due to the Hughes fire north of Castaic, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna.
L.A. fire live updates: Hughes fire breaks out north of Castaic, evacuations ordered, I-5 closed
Amid an extended red flag warning, a new fire exploded north of Castaic. Evacuations were ordered after 11 a.m. Wind gusts reached 31 mph Wednesday afternoon in the area and are expected to increase over the next several hours.
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January 23, 2025 at 12:11 AM
About 19,000 people are under evacuation orders and an additional 15,000 are under evacuation warnings due to the Hughes fire north of Castaic, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna.
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A pulmonary doctor is warning survivors to wait, if they can, to visit their fire-damaged homes. If they do go into a burn zone, they should take precautions.
Now that you can return home after the fires, how do you clean up safely?
A pulmonary doctor is warning survivors to wait, if they can, to visit their fire-damaged homes. If they do go into a burn zone, they should take precautions.
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January 17, 2025 at 11:24 PM
A pulmonary doctor is warning survivors to wait, if they can, to visit their fire-damaged homes. If they do go into a burn zone, they should take precautions.
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As the Eaton fire spread, many areas were notified of evacuation warnings and orders well in advance. In the heart of Altadena, where all 17 reported deaths occurred, evacuation orders came hours after fire did.
Western Altadena got evacuation order many hours after Eaton fire exploded. 17 people died there
As the Eaton fire spread, many areas were notified of evacuation warnings and orders well in advance. In the heart of Altadena, where all 17 reported deaths occurred, evacuation orders came hours after fire did.
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January 22, 2025 at 12:01 AM
As the Eaton fire spread, many areas were notified of evacuation warnings and orders well in advance. In the heart of Altadena, where all 17 reported deaths occurred, evacuation orders came hours after fire did.
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This reservoir was built to save Pacific Palisades. Why was it empty for nearly a year when a fire ripped through the community?
This reservoir was built to save Pacific Palisades. It was empty when the flames came
In late January 2024, after a series of rainstorms, a DWP property manager spotted a tear in the reservoir’s floating cover, according to internal emails reviewed by The Times.
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January 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
This reservoir was built to save Pacific Palisades. Why was it empty for nearly a year when a fire ripped through the community?
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After a day of strong winds that helped fuel small scattered fires across Southern California, rain is on the horizon.
Follow along for our continuing coverage of the devastating California wildfires.
Follow along for our continuing coverage of the devastating California wildfires.
L.A. fire updates: Red flag warning extended to Thursday, but rain on the horizon
After a day of strong winds that helped fuel small scattered fires across Southern California, rain is on the horizon. In L.A. County, where the Palisades and Eaton fires have carved a devastating path this month, most areas should expect to see under a third of an inch of rain this week.
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January 22, 2025 at 2:42 PM
After a day of strong winds that helped fuel small scattered fires across Southern California, rain is on the horizon.
Follow along for our continuing coverage of the devastating California wildfires.
Follow along for our continuing coverage of the devastating California wildfires.
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Many who fled the L.A. wildfires were forced to make devastating choices about their pets. Some, terrified, hid or refused to leave. In other cases, their owners were away from home and could not safely return.
Burned and anxious pets fill Pasadena shelter after Eaton fire
Many who fled the flames were forced to make devastating choices about their pets. Some, terrified, hid or refused to leave. In other cases, their owners were away from home and could not safely return.
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January 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Many who fled the L.A. wildfires were forced to make devastating choices about their pets. Some, terrified, hid or refused to leave. In other cases, their owners were away from home and could not safely return.