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The widespread anxiety and grief resulting from the fires in L.A. County can be particularly difficult for people in recovery from addiction. It puts them at increased risk of relapse, experts say. Local groups are stepping up to help.
Here are a few local resources to start, and you can visit laist.com/resiliency for more.
If you have suggestions for additional resources, please leave them in the comments.
Between Tuesday and Wednesday this week, the National Weather Service has issued a “particularly dangerous situation” warning for L.A. and Ventura counties — otherwise known as a PDS. So what is it?
LAist host Brian De Los Santos explains.
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What happens to wild animals after a wildfire?
‘Imperfect Paradise’ host Antonia Cereijido is answering some of the most frequently asked questions our newsroom gets about the fires. For more, listen to the latest #ImperfectParadise episode wherever you listen to podcasts.
If you encounter fire-injured wildlife, please report it immediately to the Wildlife Disaster Network hotline: 1-800-942-6459
To understand how these fires reached historic size, you have to understand “weather whiplash.”
‘Imperfect Paradise’ host Antonia Cereijido is answering some of the most frequently asked questions our newsroom gets about the fires. For more, listen to the latest #ImperfectParadise episode wherever you listen to podcasts.
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The fast-moving Eaton Fire broke out at 6:23 p.m. Tuesday near Altadena Drive and Midwick Drive in Altadena, along the Pasadena border. The first two clips in the video feature establishing shots of Altadena, highlighting the fire’s impact in the area.
Our reporters captured on-the-ground footage from Altadena, Pasadena, and other surrounding communities affected by the blaze. Climate reporter Erin Stone also toured Sierra Madre to provide the latest updates on the fire’s effects.
The fire has now spread to 10,000 acres, according to Angeles National Forest officials. The cause remains under investigation.
✍️ Fiona Ng, George Kiriyama, Yusra Farzan, Libby Rainey and Makenna Sievertson
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Destructive winds not seen for more than a decade fanned multiple fires across the region. There’s little sign of relief as strong Santa Anas are expected to last through much of Wednesday.
An unknown number of structures have been destroyed, and many Southern Californians have been evacuated from their homes.
(Correction: The fire in the Altadena is the Eaton Fire, not "Eton." LAist regrets the error.)
🎥 Brian De Los Santos, Brandon Killman
✍ Megan Garvey and Fiona Ng️
Soul-singer Brenton Wood - who is best known for The Oogum Boogum Song - has passed away at 83.
The hitmaker passed away surrounded by his friends and family on Friday at his home in Moreno Valley, California.
Wood has enjoyed the kind of career and timelessness most musicians only dream of achieving. What motivated him to reach such heights? Hunger, according to the man himself.
🔗 Read his 2023 interview with Austin Cross through the link in bio.
✍️ Austin Cross
This year, the Rose Bowl Parade’s theme was “Best Day Ever!”
Hundreds of thousands of people watched the event along its 5.5-mile route, most of it along Colorado Boulevard, and millions more watched from home, according to the parade’s organizers.
It took an estimated 80,000 hours of work by more than 900 active volunteers to make it all happen.
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✍️Yusra Farzan and Dana Littlefield #RoseBowlParade #BestDayEver #ColoradoBoulevard #FestivalOfFloats
We talk to filmmaker Tim Fehlbaum about the making of September 5 and the 1972 Olympics incident in which 11 Israeli hostages were held by Palestinian militants.
It was coverage that was watched by roughly 900 million viewers, showing just how serious this event was.
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If you enjoy sweets, you'll love knafeh, a sweet and salty Palestinian treat.
@by.yusra has a guide packed with perfect desserts to bring to your gatherings and get everyone talking.
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✍️ Austin Cross and Yusra Farzan
@jaytaj , the runner-up on season 2 of Netflix's 'Rhythm + Flow,' stopped by LAist's studio to speak to host Austin Cross about his music, hip hop as a superpower, and learning about his Chamorro heritage.
'Morning Edition' delivers up-to-the-minute news, analysis and commentary, mixed with the latest Southern California news from the LAist newsroom. Listen on weekdays on LAist 89.3 FM.
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