Major freeway and road closures due to fires throughout LA County
Several major throughfares, freeways and connectors are closed throughout Los Angeles County on Wednesday, Jan. 8, due to the Palisades, Eaton and Hurst fires. Officials are asking people to avoid the roads still open near the fire areas if possible, especially in West Los Angeles. Current state highway closures: Pacific Coast Highway (State Route 1)…
Chainsmokers, Zedd to perform in San Francisco for NBA All-Star Weekend
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The NBA’s All-Star Weekend is coming to the Bay Area in February, and along with the on-court events, the weekend will feature various festivities throughout the region. Among those is the NBA All-Star Weekend Concert Series — concerts will happen on Friday, Saturday and Sunday night at Pier 48 in San…
Hurst Fire burns near Sylmar mobile home park that burned down over 15 years ago
The Hurst Fire in Sylmar has prompted the evacuation of residents of the Oakridge Mobile Home Park. Michael, a longtime resident of the community, has packed up all of his belongings and is ready to leave but hasn’t yet, regardless of the evacuation order. He’s one of the few who stayed behind in the community.…
Live camera shows the destructive Palisades Fire in Los Angeles
As of Wednesday morning, the Santa Ana wind-fueled Palisades Fire in Los Angeles had scorched more than 5,000 acres and destroyed an estimated 1,000 structures, many of them homes, officials said. Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said a “high number” of people were injured, primarily for failing to evacuate. Interactive 3D map shows Palisades Fire…
‘Absolutely not out of danger yet’: Fires in Southern California claim lives, homes
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — There are multiple large wildfires burning in Southern California Wednesday morning, fulfilling many people’s worst fears ahead of a powerful windstorm and dry conditions. Officials from several Los Angeles County and city agencies provided an update on the various fires from downtown Los Angeles Wednesday morning, warning that local firefighting agencies…
Woodley Fire erupts in Los Angeles’ Sepulveda Basin
Another brush fire erupted in Los Angeles County Wednesday morning as firefighters were already battling two massive blazes raging in Pacific Palisades and Altadena. The Woodley Fire started at 6:15 a.m. on North Woodley Avenue in the Sepulveda Basin and quickly grew to 75 acres. A map of the Woodley Fire is seen in an…
Barbara Lee officially launches bid for Oakland mayor
(KRON) — Former Rep. Barbara Lee is officially running for Oakland mayor. On Wednesday, Lee announced she had entered the race in a post on X and rolled out a campaign website. “Oaklanders have always overcome challenges by coming together,” Lee said in her X post. “At this critical moment, we must not be a…
San Mateo County fires back at sheriff’s $10M discrimination claim
(KRON) — The County of San Mateo responded Monday to a claim filed last month by Sheriff Christina Corpus that alleged she is a victim of discrimination, harassment and defamation. The claim comes after a 400-page report was released by the county’s independent investigator accusing the sheriff of racism, retaliation and abuse of power. Sheriff…
Wrap up of 5 Freeway project leads busy 2025 for Orange County Transportation Authority
In the first few months of 2025, the Orange County Transportation Authority expects to fully open the improvements it has been adding to the 5 Freeway between El Toro Road and the 73 Toll Road. Wrapping up the multi-year freeway project is part of what the transportation agency’s CEO said is an anticipated busy year…
Promises to reduce California’s high living costs conflict with state’s progressive policies
While post-election autopsies vary on why Democrats fared so poorly in November, there is general consensus that a major factor was voter resentment of high inflation in their costs of living. Traditionally, voters who feel angst about their personal finances will take it out on the party in power. It helped Donald Trump win support…