Thousands of wildfire victims are having tax refunds sent back - Here's how to get your money
If you lost your home in the Palisades or Eaton fires, you may be owed a tax refund. The county has sent out checks, but many are being sent back. Here's what you can do to get yours.
If you lost your home in the Palisades or Eaton fires, you may be owed a tax refund. The county has sent out checks, but many are being sent back. Here's what you can do to get yours.
Wildfire victims' relief checks getting returned
People who lost their homes in the California wildfires may be owed some money from the county. The county is mailing out checks, but thousands of checks are being returned. LA County Assessor Jeff Prang tells you how you can get your money.
People who lost their homes in the California wildfires may be owed some money from the county. The county is mailing out checks, but thousands of checks are being returned. LA County Assessor Jeff Prang tells you how you can get your money.
Altadena moms get help for Eaton Fire recovery
Several Altadena moms who lost their homes in the Eaton Fire just got a huge boost from local grassroots organizations trying to help them rebuild.
Several Altadena moms who lost their homes in the Eaton Fire just got a huge boost from local grassroots organizations trying to help them rebuild.
Bill would give inmate firefighters minimum wage
California officials have introduced a bill that would help support inmate firefighters, giving them things like minimum wage, and a path to expungement.
California officials have introduced a bill that would help support inmate firefighters, giving them things like minimum wage, and a path to expungement.
California lawmakers announce new legislation supporting inmate firefighters
This comes as over 1,000 incarcerated firefighters recently helped combat the January wildfires in Southern California, often for minimal pay and facing barriers to future employment in the field due to their criminal records.
This comes as over 1,000 incarcerated firefighters recently helped combat the January wildfires in Southern California, often for minimal pay and facing barriers to future employment in the field due to their criminal records.
PCH is back open, and Malibu businesses couldn't be happier
A recent report showed local shops in Malibu saw a 70% decline in business because of the Palisades Fire.
A recent report showed local shops in Malibu saw a 70% decline in business because of the Palisades Fire.
Rebuilding Pacific Palisades after deadly wildfire
Pacific Coast Highway is back open in Malibu months after the Palisades Fire. Businessman Rick Caruso talks about the impact to the community and how they'll continue to rebuild going forward.
Pacific Coast Highway is back open in Malibu months after the Palisades Fire. Businessman Rick Caruso talks about the impact to the community and how they'll continue to rebuild going forward.
SoCal Edison to pay $82.5M for Bobcat Fire
Southern California Edison has agreed to pay more than $82 million to settle claims from the 2020 Bobcat Fire that sparked when a tree hit power lines.
Southern California Edison has agreed to pay more than $82 million to settle claims from the 2020 Bobcat Fire that sparked when a tree hit power lines.
PCH reopens months after Palisades Fire
The Palisades Fire forced Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu to shut down for months. Now, just in time for Memorial Day Weekend, PCH is back open.
The Palisades Fire forced Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu to shut down for months. Now, just in time for Memorial Day Weekend, PCH is back open.
SoCal Edison to pay $82.5 million for 2020 Bobcat Fire damages
This is the largest-ever wildfire settlement by the U.S. in California's Central District.
This is the largest-ever wildfire settlement by the U.S. in California's Central District.
PCH reopening after months - with a catch
Starting Friday, Pacific Coast Highway will be open two lanes in both directions, with some exceptions.
Starting Friday, Pacific Coast Highway will be open two lanes in both directions, with some exceptions.
Crossing Fire containment grows
All evacuation orders and warnings have since been lifted.
All evacuation orders and warnings have since been lifted.
Crossing Fire in Riverside Co. reaches 40% containment
Evacuations were lifted for those who live in the area as containment improved.
Evacuations were lifted for those who live in the area as containment improved.
OC lawmakers discuss bipartisan Brush Fires Act
New bipartisan legislation aims to tackle the growing wildfire threat in California. It's called the Brushfires Act, targeting fast moving high-risk fires that Ignite in shrublands, not forests. Two members of Congress from Orange County are behind the proposal, Democrat Dave Min from Costa Mesa and Republican Young Kim from Anaheim Hills. They joined FOX 11 to talk about the act as well as other items such as the SALT tax credit.
New bipartisan legislation aims to tackle the growing wildfire threat in California. It's called the Brushfires Act, targeting fast moving high-risk fires that Ignite in shrublands, not forests. Two members of Congress from Orange County are behind the proposal, Democrat Dave Min from Costa Mesa and Republican Young Kim from Anaheim Hills. They joined FOX 11 to talk about the act as well as other items such as the SALT tax credit.
Crossing Fire burning parts of Riverside County
A large fire is burning parts of Riverside County, sparking evacuation warnings for some of its residents.
A large fire is burning parts of Riverside County, sparking evacuation warnings for some of its residents.
Crossing Fire in Riverside County fully contained by firefighters
A large fire broke out in Riverside County Tuesday, sparking evacuation warnings for some of its residents.
A large fire broke out in Riverside County Tuesday, sparking evacuation warnings for some of its residents.
Getty Villa reopening after Jan. 2025 wildfire
The Getty Villa Museum will reopen after the Palisades Fire shut down the area.
The Getty Villa Museum will reopen after the Palisades Fire shut down the area.
Altadena park re-opens after Eaton Fire
Loma Alta Park had it's grand re-opening, after much of the park was destroyed in the Eaton Fire. The community came out to celebrate the milestone toward recovery.
Loma Alta Park had it's grand re-opening, after much of the park was destroyed in the Eaton Fire. The community came out to celebrate the milestone toward recovery.
Contaminated soil found at many Pasadena Unified schools months after Eaton Fire
In some cases, lead was found in soil samples at two to three times the state's screening levels.
In some cases, lead was found in soil samples at two to three times the state's screening levels.
Altadena's Loma Alta Park reopens months after Eaton Fire
The park is back open, complete with new ball fields, a new gym, new playground equipment and more.
The park is back open, complete with new ball fields, a new gym, new playground equipment and more.