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The dire wind forecast for northern Los Angeles and eastern Ventura counties that warned that new wildfires could be spread extremely rapidly was downgraded Tuesday, Jan. 14, when those wind speeds failed to materialize.“Winds starting off generally a little lighter than expected as previous models were a little heavy handed for today,” the National Weather Service said in its forecast discussion. “Winds are mostly under 30 mph and confined to a corridor that runs from Acton to Oxnard and about 20 miles either side. That does not include the Palisades fire area.Residents are still urged to be careful with fire…
By COLLEEN LONGWASHINGTON (AP) — The last time Joe Biden packed up and left office, he took with him thousands of papers from his decades in public service — including some classified documents that should have gone to the National Archives for safekeeping.That move spawned a federal investigation into whether Biden had knowingly broken the law and a damaging Justice Department report that referred to Biden as an “elderly man with a poor memory,” igniting public concerns over his mental acuity that eventually led Biden to drop out of the race.The discovery also watered down the significance of the criminal…
LOS ANGELES — I don’t know what I expected, and maybe that’s the point. There isn’t a play you can draw up for people to process the pain and strain that wildfires have brought our way.The only way through is through, though. So on Monday, after the ongoing disaster postponed games for both of L.A.’s NBA teams, they got back to business.The Clippers proclaimed “L.A. Strong” and pushed around the Miami Heat for a 109-89 victory in front of a crowd of 13,119 in Inglewood. And I had a seat up the road to watch the Lakers operate under the…
By Akiya Dillon, Las Vegas Review-Journal (TNS)LAS VEGAS — Some budget airlines charge extra fees when you book a flight online. However, when you book in person, these charges are waived.So, if you want to save money, go to the airline’s ticket counter at the airport and speak with an associate who can waive these fees when you book your trip in person. All you need is an ID, where you wish to fly, and when.Though this tip can yield savings of nearly $50 on round-trip flights, it also comes with some stipulations, including limited counter hours for some airlines.Here’s…
By JOSH BOAK, Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden ends his term with a gulf between his policy record and his public reputation.The Democrat spent so much of his time addressing long-term priorities that many voters felt he did not adequately deal with more immediate problems like high inflation that peaked in 2022 and illegal crossings at the U.S. border with Mexico.Biden’s term ends just as many of his major domestic policy achievements are being implemented, meaning that the story of his presidency will continue to be written long after he turns over the White House to Republican Donald…
LOS ANGELES — The Lakers’ season can be defined by their seesaw of performances on both ends of the floor, not having consistent stretches of playing at a high level offensively and defensively simultaneously.So now as their offense has started to dig itself out of a rut, it’s their performances on the less glamorous end on the floor that have taken a slide – a reality coach JJ Redick acknowledged after the team’s 126-102 home loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Monday.Monday’s loss marked the third consecutive game, all losses, the Lakers have allowed their opponent to score at…
After a disaster, individual homeowners, HOA boards and managers can be overwhelmed by the many decisions they face.Careful actions can avert increased financial losses and avoid worsening the impact of the sustained tragedy. In other words, don’t be hasty.Immediate action—Identify what cannot wait. What is not truly urgent can be handled in coming weeks and months.—Use caution before entering damaged structures. They may be unsafe.—Secure the property. Are temporary fencing or other security measures necessary?—If fire remains a concern, locate and shut off gas lines to each home/building.—Notify your property insurance company and obtain a claim number. Your claim will…
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, ERIC TUCKER and COLLEEN LONGWASHINGTON — Special counsel Jack Smith said his team “stood up for the rule of law” as it investigated President-elect Donald Trump‘s efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, writing in a much-anticipated report released Tuesday that he stands fully behind his decision to bring criminal charges that he believes would have resulted in a conviction had voters not returned Trump to the White House.“The throughline of all of Mr. Trump’s criminal efforts was deceit — knowingly false claims of election fraud — and the evidence shows that Mr. Trump…
The Los Angeles fires have claimed 25 lives, devoured more than 12,000 structures and have thrown the state into an insurance crisis, so you’d think that everyone would be happy at any effort – public, private, volunteer – to save lives and properties. Instead, we’ve seen plenty of online observers lash out at business owners and celebrities who have hired their own private fire crews to protect their properties and often those of their neighbors. This is a useful development. It means fewer properties that public agencies have to worry about. As the state battles natural disasters, it should incentivize…
How will the California economy handle the Los Angeles wildfires’ early repair estimates running between $50 billion to $150 billion? Well, much of those rebuilding funds will be from insurance. Other payments will be covered by various governments and their assistance programs. There will be charity, too. And the remaining outlays will come from the nation’s largest flow of personal income. My trusty spreadsheet looked at personal income states for the 50 states as tallied by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. This quarterly stat adds up what’s paid to residents – from paychecks to investment proceeds to government benefits…