White House cheers release of two Americans freed in a swap with Taliban brokered by Biden, Qatar
The two Americans freed in the swap, Ryan Corbett and William McKenty, was brokered before Biden left office on Monday.
Pasadena Councilmember’s suggestion to annex Altadena stirs debate among recovery efforts
A proposal by Pasadena Councilmember Tyron Hampton to annex parts of Altadena has sparked debate as it recovers from fire.
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Trump’s LA visit steers clear of Altadena, Pasadena devastation from Eaton fire
Leaders and residents share a mix of disappointment, hope and support as President Trump did not visit the Eaton fire’s Altadena and Pasadena destruction.
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Some Pasadena Unified schools reopen as students grapple with Eaton fire fallout
Pasadena Unified reopened 10 schools and programs Thursday. All of the district’s 24 campuses had been closed since the Eaton fire ripped through the area. Schools that are still closed for ...
Artifacts at destroyed Pasadena temple survive Eaton Fire, signaling a new beginning
In 1990, the temple honored Abe and Florence Katzman for their 44 years of service. Before that, they recognized Abe as its Congregant of the Year. Their daughters would later move away, but Abe and Florence would remain in Pasadena until their deaths in 1995 and 2001.
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A free California? Trump visits as initiative to leave U.S. cleared to gather signatures
LOS ANGELES – President Donald Trump, long a vocal detractor of California, touched down in Los Angeles on Friday to tour fire ravaged areas, pledging federal support after days of criticizing ...
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California Wildfires: Expected rain may boost firefighting efforts, but officials are vigilant about flooding.
The blaze has burned 14,021 acres near Pasadena. It is 98% contained ... Ana winds that have fueled wildfires for weeks in Southern California finally stopped blowing on Friday, and an unusually ...
What California can learn from Texas on rebuilding after a natural disaster
In summary A bill by Assemblymember John Harabedian aims to speed up housing recovery through a state-led task force to address the Palisades and Eaton Fires. Can California learn from other states about housing recovery after a natural disaster?
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California secession? Ballot initiative to make state a country is cleared to gather signatures
NOWHERE. WELL, A GROUP WANTING CALIFORNIA TO SECEDE FROM THE UNITED STATES IS TRYING TO GET THE ISSUE ON THE BALLOT. STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL SAYS A GROUP HAS BEEN CLEARED TO START GATHERING ...
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L.A. Fires Will Drain Public Coffers From Pasadena to Utah
A Los Angeles Fire Department captain explains how the recent Palisades and Eaton fires got out of control to become some of the costliest in U.S. history, and why fighting fires in the area is so ...
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Trump faces pivotal moment with California trip
President Trump will venture into deep-blue California on Friday for a closely-watched visit that could determine disaster aid for the state and how Trump will work with Democratic governors ...
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Altadena residents feel forgotten as Trump tours Pacific Palisades fire devastation
Los Angeles Times President Trump surveyed destruction in Pacific Palisades on Friday, spoke with residents who had lost their homes and expressed shock at the level of devastation. But across town in Altadena,