Franklin Fire recovery expected to take years
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Kevin McGowan, the director of the Office of Emergency Management for the County of Los Angeles, said it will take Malibu years to fully recover from the Franklin Fire.

Some evacuation orders lifted in Franklin Fire
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Los Angeles County Captain Jennifer Seetoo said some evacuation orders will be lifted as crews gain control of the Franklin Fire in Malibu.

Franklin Fire damage assessment update
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Los Angeles County Deputy Fire Chief Eleni Pappas provided an update on structures that have been destroyed or damaged as a result of the Franklin Fire in Malibu.

Franklin Fire in Malibu reaches 20% containment
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In an update on Thursday afternoon, a Cal Fire official said the Franklin Fire in Malibu was 20% contained.

'Sweet' Alice Harris hosts Christmas bike giveaway
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At 90 years old, treasured community activist "Sweet" Alice Harris isn't slowing down and held a Christmas bike giveaway in Watts.

Kendrick Lamar, SZA perform at Watts holiday toy drive, concert

Kendrick Lamar and SZA hit the stage at TDE's 11th annual toy drive and concert, supporting the Nickerson Gardens Housing Project in Watts.

DEA warns of 'pink cocaine' in Los Angeles

Pink cocaine is becoming an increasingly common find in American club scenes, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration, and its seemingly random mixture of contents can make it particularly dangerous.

Santa Ana winds weaken, chance of rain returns to forecast

After a windy and dry start to the week, forecasters said conditions will begin to shift in Southern California beginning Thursday.

Crews gaining more ground on Franklin Fire
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Crews will face more favorable conditions as the Frankin Fire continues to burn in Malibu.

Hate crimes in Los Angeles County reach all-time high in 2023

More than 1,300 hate crimes were reported in Los Angeles County in 2023, the highest total since the county started tracking.

LA homeless crisis: Audit shows 1 in 4 shelter beds go unused

Over a five-year period from 2019-23, one in four city-funded shelter beds went unused, costing Los Angeles taxpayers an estimated $218 million, the audit showed.

LA tourism workers to receive increase in minimum wage

The LA City Council voted 12-3 Wednesday to increase the minimum wage for tourism workers at a more gradual rate -- to $22.50 per hour starting July 1, 2025, rising to $30 per hour by 2028.

Stubborn Franklin Fire grows overnight
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While crews saw improvement with containment, the Franklin Fire burning in Malibu grew overnight.