A homeless man was tackled by brave onlookers who say they saw him using a “flamethrower” to start blazes close to where one of the latest wildfires ravaging Los Angeles broke out. The unidentified suspect was seen riding around Woodland Hills on a bicycle on Thursday afternoon setting fire to several old Christmas trees and garbage … Read more
Los Angeles finds itself under siege yet again as another wildfire, dubbed the Sunset Fire, rages through the Hollywood Hills. This latest disaster has brought the total number of major brushfires in the region to six, leaving residents and officials struggling to contain the widespread destruction. The fire ignited in the 2300 block of North … Read more
Ever since former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick took a knee to protest police brutality and racial injustice, his protest has taken like wildfire. People who support his cause have joined him, kneeling during the national anthem, to raise awareness around the issue. But those who feel patriotic about the flag and who have pride in … Read more
The U.S. Supreme Court has narrowly denied Donald Trump’s request to delay his criminal hush money sentencing, clearing the way for the president-elect to be sentenced Friday in New York. Four of the nine justices — Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh — indicated they would have granted Trump’s request to halt … Read more
The Biden administration’s Title IX rules expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students have been struck down nationwide after a federal judge in Kentucky found that they overstepped the president’s authority WASHINGTON — The Biden administration’s Title IX rules expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students have been struck down nationwide after a federal judge in Kentucky found they … Read more
At least five people are believed to be dead — with the LA County sheriff saying he expects that number to rise — as a series of devastating fires grow uncontained across Southern California amid dry and windy conditions, leaving officials scrambling to contain the historic destruction. Thousands of firefighters are battling at least five … Read more
As of January 9, 2025, multiple wildfires continue to ravage the Los Angeles area, with the Hollywood Hills among the hardest-hit regions. The most recent blaze, known as the Sunset Fire, erupted on January 8, prompting immediate mandatory evacuations. This fire has already scorched over 40 acres, threatening landmarks such as the Dolby and TCL … Read more
Jamie Lee Curtis has donated $1 million to a relief fund for communities impacted by the ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area. “As the fire still rages on and @calfire @losangelesfiredepartment and all the available first responders and agencies involved in fighting fire and saving lives are still hard at work and neighbors and … Read more
They’re smoking mad about his “entitlement.” A millionaire Los Angeles CEO posted a message online offering to pay private firefighters “any amount” to protect his luxury home from the Palisades wildfire — sparking outrage over “resource” hogging as neighbors’ homes burned. Keith Wasserman, co-founder of real estate investment company Gelt Venture Partners, posted the “tone-deaf” … Read more
Critics quickly got fiery over the viral tweet. “Incredible nerve,” wrote one observer, Sam Vance. “His family is evacuated and he’s trying to hire private firefighters to risk their lives to save a home he most certainly has insured. Incredibly tone deaf.” Other users slammed the entrepreneur for assuming he was entitled to special treatment. … Read more
