How a Pasadena gardener worked through the worst January of his life to help open schools
Juan Villegas was despairing after the Eaton fire — many schools where he worked had been damaged in the blaze. Then he got back to work, and helped campuses reopen.
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Students displaced by Eaton Fire return to classroom as more schools open doors
A month after the Eaton Fire broke out, students of all ages impacted by the disaster - and now the recovery - are returning to the classroom.
Why Did It Take a Fire for the World to Learn of Altadena’s Black Arts Legacy?
As Frieze Los Angeles shines a spotlight on art in the city, one community, long facing institutional apathy, calls for ...
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Grammys and FireAid concerts expected to raise over $120 million for LA fire relief
The music industry came together for an ambitious Los Angeles fire relief effort the week of the Grammy Awards that is ...
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FireAid concerts raise estimated $100 million for LA wildfire relief
More than 30 artists, including Olivia Rodrigo, Rod Stewart, Dr. Dre and Joni Mitchell, performed at the benefit concert on ...
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TAILS K9: Program saves dogs and helps the incarcerated
The TAILS K9 Training Academy pairs a rescue dog with trainers from the correctional facility. Together, they assess the ...
Malibu movie theater owner, with a ‘servant’s heart,’ died in the Palisades fire
Betty O'Meara helped make the Malibu Cinema a gem for Hollywood stars and regular folks. When the Palisades fire came, she refused to evacuate, dying in the home where she had lived for more than 50 y ...
Here’s why John Legend and Chrissy Teigen are considering leaving California for good
Speaking to the Wall Street Journal, the 13-time Grammy winner revealed that the pair have been mulling over life on the West Coast since deadly and catastrophic wildfires ripped through California ...
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L.A. area school destroyed in wildfire helps students thrive amid devastation: "We still have each other"
An L.A. area school is finding innovative ways to keep their students engaged after the school was destroyed during the devastating California ... Pasadena Rosebud Academy Charter School in ...
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‘Milestone’ phase of wildfire cleanup set to begin; Get ready for lots of trucks, hauling tons of material
Swenson said Monday that debris removal had been completed at Rosebud Academy and Edison and crews are in ... private ...
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Meki Gaono was 17 when he and two alleged gang members opened fire on Officer Dan Bessant days before Christmas in 2006. He ...
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Music World's Fire Aid Concert Raises $120M for Wildfire Relief
In a heartwarming display of solidarity, the music industry has rallied together to provide substantial aid to those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires. The Fire Aid concert, a major event held ...