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Los Angeles County officials have repeatedly warned the public to be wary of scammers who show up after a disaster and start grifting, taking advantage of people’s generosity by asking for donations for victims, but in fact benefiting themselves.They could have been talking about Gov. Gavin Newsom.The sitting governor of the state of California just set up a website called CaliforniaFireFacts.com. On Saturday, he posted on his personal account on X, “A lot of misinformation out there. Just launched a new site to ensure the public has access to fact-based data around the Southern CA wildfires.”But this is not an…

Neither the Eaton nor Palisades fires grew Monday and fire officials said they had resources in place Tuesday, Jan. 14, as crews prepare for another challenging day with strong Santa Ana winds expected.Containment of the Palisades fire, burning in Pacific Palisades, Malibu and Topanga and Mandeville canyons, continued to trend upward, as officials reported 17% containment. The fire remained at 23,713 acres, according to Cal Fire.Meanwhile, crews inched forward on the Eaton, getting to 35% containment and holding the fire at 14,117 acres, the Angeles National Forest said.On the Palisades fire, near the coast firefighters experienced low humidity and strong…

INGLEWOOD — With fires still burning around Los Angeles, the Clippers got back to work, putting distractions aside and focusing on the one thing the team could control: playing basketball.Yet, thoughts of the widespread devastation and loss of lives lingered Monday night at Intuit Dome.With the players standing on the sideline wearing “LA Strong” warm-up shirts, public address announcer Eric Smith gave a moving speech before Monday’s tipoff about the devastating wildfires, thanking the first responders and finishing with “Today, we all stand together. One team, one Los Angeles.”Then it was time to play.The Clippers didn’t appear ready, though, needing…

ONTARIO — The Rancho Christian girls basketball team delivered its best punches to Ontario Christian to start Monday night’s nonleague showdown.Ontario Christian forward Tati Griffin #12 avoids the leaping defense of Rancho Christian forward Hailey Whitman #10 in a nonleague game in Ontario on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG) Ontario Christian guard Kaleena Smith #11 and Ontario Christian forward Sydney Douglas #13 defend Rancho Christian forward Hailey Whitman #10 in a nonleague game in Ontario on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG) Ontario Christian forward Dani Robinson #2 blocks the shot…

EDMONTON, Alberta — Two of the NHL’s most consistent teams since Thanksgiving, the Kings and Edmonton Oilers added another chapter to their ongoing rivalry.Connor McDavid scored the game’s only goal and the Edmonton Oilers edged the Kings, 1-0, on Monday night for their second straight win.Stuart Skinner stopped 30 shots to earn his second shutout of the season and sixth of his career as the Oilers won for the sixth time in seven games to move ahead of the Kings into second place in the Pacific Division. The Oilers are four points behind first-place Vegas.Darcy Kuemper finished with 29 saves…

LOS ANGELES — Basketball has been the furthest thing from many people’s minds throughout Southern California in light of the deadly wildfires that have ravaged the area over the past week.The Lakers, in partnership with several local organizations and Southern California professional sports teams, made it evident their support for the local community was felt with donation drives, $3 million worth of Fanatics merchandise to Angelenos who evacuated from their homes and more than $8 million donated to assist local relief efforts.But Lakers coach JJ Redick, whose rental home in Pacific Palisades was one of the structures lost to the…

You’ll forgive Southern Californians for throwing up their hands in frustration as destructive wildfires rage across the region.Watching their homes burn and loved ones evacuated, California’s ruling class hasn’t exactly channeled their inner-Rudy Giuliani on 9/11.This was exemplified by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ cringeworthy non-response to a Sky News reporter aggressively questioning why she went to Africa when the city faced a high fire risk.Really?  You have nothing to say.Watching the Mayor refuse to say anything with an expressionless gaze didn’t give those evacuated much hope that local and state government will deliver a competent fire response.“When you look…

JURUPA VALLEY — A brush fire that broke out Monday in the Santa Ana River bottom amid offshore winds that propelled it in the direction of homes burned roughly an acre before its progress was stopped.The non-injury Clay fire was reported at 4:45 p.m. in the area of Clay Street and Van Buren Boulevard, along the boundary separating Jurupa Valley and Riverside, according to the Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department.The agency said multiple engine and ladder crews from the Cal Fire/Riverside and Riverside city fire departments were sent to the location, encountering flames fanned by weakening Santa Ana winds toward…

By MICHELLE L. PRICE, Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — Country music star Carrie Underwood will perform “America the Beautiful” at Donald Trump’s inauguration next week and the 1970s hitmakers Village People will perform at two inaugural events.Underwood, who launched her career on “American Idol,” is to perform shortly before Trump takes the oath of office at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, according to a copy of the inaugural program provided to The Associated Press on Monday.“I love our country and am honored to have been asked to sing at the Inauguration and to be a small part of this historic event,”…

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Once the moment of silence was over, the message of resilience from Andrew Whitworth shared, the “L.A. Together” flag waved at midfield by Michael Hoecht, it was time for kickoff of the Rams’ wild-card playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings. Three hours of respite, for the Rams and their city, in the wake of the wildfires that burned through Los Angeles in the last week.But the Rams weren’t satisfied with three hours. With a mere playoff appearance. They wanted more, and they took it, with a dominant 27-9 victory over the Vikings (14-4).With the win, the fourth-seeded…