Mayor Bass opens up about trip to Ghana during LA fires: 'I felt absolutely terrible'
Mayor Bass told FOX 11 that no advance warnings were given to her about the weather and wind event prior to leaving the country.
Mayor Bass told FOX 11 that no advance warnings were given to her about the weather and wind event prior to leaving the country.
Organization looks to expose alleged rent gouging in LA County
According to a group of organizers, advocates, and researchers who call themselves the Rent Brigade, they identified more than 2800 cases where rents spiked significantly in January within days of the wildfires igniting. Tenant advocate and co-founder of Rent Brigade, Chelsea Kirk, spoke to FOX 11 about the problem of price gouging.
According to a group of organizers, advocates, and researchers who call themselves the Rent Brigade, they identified more than 2800 cases where rents spiked significantly in January within days of the wildfires igniting. Tenant advocate and co-founder of Rent Brigade, Chelsea Kirk, spoke to FOX 11 about the problem of price gouging.
Steve Soboroff won't take $500k salary after backlash
One of the recent controversies in LA's wildfire response involves Steve Soboroff. LA Mayor Karen Bass appointed him to be her point person to oversee the response. Then it came out he was going to be paid $500,000 for three months of work by various nonprofits. After a public outcry, Soboroff agreed to work for free.
One of the recent controversies in LA's wildfire response involves Steve Soboroff. LA Mayor Karen Bass appointed him to be her point person to oversee the response. Then it came out he was going to be paid $500,000 for three months of work by various nonprofits. After a public outcry, Soboroff agreed to work for free.
Mayor Bass says she wasn't given warning on weather prior to Ghana trip
"I felt absolutely terrible not being here for my city," LA Mayor Karen Bass told FOX 11's Elex Michaelson during a sit-down interview addressing her trip to Ghana as the wildfires broke out. She said she wasn't given any early warnings about the weather prior to her leaving the country.
"I felt absolutely terrible not being here for my city," LA Mayor Karen Bass told FOX 11's Elex Michaelson during a sit-down interview addressing her trip to Ghana as the wildfires broke out. She said she wasn't given any early warnings about the weather prior to her leaving the country.
FireAid concert raised $100M: Here's where the first phase of grants will go
The FireAid benefit concert raised an estimated $100 million from donations, sponsors, streaming partners, and more.
The FireAid benefit concert raised an estimated $100 million from donations, sponsors, streaming partners, and more.
LA City Council postpones vote on eviction defense proposal
The Los Angeles City Council Tuesday postponed a vote on a proposal to provide eviction defense for nannies, gardeners and other residents who were impacted economically by January's wildfires.
The Los Angeles City Council Tuesday postponed a vote on a proposal to provide eviction defense for nannies, gardeners and other residents who were impacted economically by January's wildfires.
California wildfires recovery updates: Tuesday, Feb. 18
Some of the families who survived the Jan. 2025 wildfires experienced setbacks in their roads to recoveries after last week's storms triggered mudslides in the burn scar areas.
Some of the families who survived the Jan. 2025 wildfires experienced setbacks in their roads to recoveries after last week's storms triggered mudslides in the burn scar areas.
State Farm wildfire rate hike rejected
State Farm's request for a rate hike has been rejected.
State Farm's request for a rate hike has been rejected.
LA couple wants to thank mystery hero who helped save house, possibly neighborhood from Sunset Fire
A Hollywood Hills couple is searching for a Good Samaritan who helped save their home from the Sunset Fire using a garden hose.
A Hollywood Hills couple is searching for a Good Samaritan who helped save their home from the Sunset Fire using a garden hose.
Mystery hero saves couple's home from LA wildfire
A couple is looking to track down and thank a good Samaritan for alerting them of the Sunset Fire, which was heading their way.
A couple is looking to track down and thank a good Samaritan for alerting them of the Sunset Fire, which was heading their way.
Topanga businesses battle mother nature
Businesses across Southern California have dealt with fires, mudslides and flooding for the last several months. Here in Topanga, business owners who were able to make it through Mother Nature's toughest challenges in Jan. 2025 are letting Angelenos know they're open for business.
Businesses across Southern California have dealt with fires, mudslides and flooding for the last several months. Here in Topanga, business owners who were able to make it through Mother Nature's toughest challenges in Jan. 2025 are letting Angelenos know they're open for business.
Home that survived LA wildfire got damaged by storms
FOX 11's Laura Diaz spoke with a woman whose home survived the Palisades Fire but faced damage during the recent winter storms.
FOX 11's Laura Diaz spoke with a woman whose home survived the Palisades Fire but faced damage during the recent winter storms.
Eaton Fire rebuilding continues as residents protest displacement
A town hall is scheduled for Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Westin in Pasadena.
A town hall is scheduled for Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Westin in Pasadena.
California wildfires recovery updates: Monday, Feb. 17
Recovery efforts continue in the communities impacted by the Palisades and Eaton fires.
Recovery efforts continue in the communities impacted by the Palisades and Eaton fires.
Cleanup continues at Duke's Malibu
The popular seafood restaurant was spared from the fires, but was recently inundated with mud during last week's atmospheric river.
The popular seafood restaurant was spared from the fires, but was recently inundated with mud during last week's atmospheric river.
Topanga businesses battle Mother Nature
After rounds of wildfires, storms and mudslides, Topanga businesses are still standing.
After rounds of wildfires, storms and mudslides, Topanga businesses are still standing.
Church service for Eaton Fire victims
Eaton Fire victims came together for a special service to grieve their losses and reimagine their future.
Eaton Fire victims came together for a special service to grieve their losses and reimagine their future.
LA Mayor Bass admits Ghana trip before wildfires was a mistake
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is addressing her trip to Africa during January's deadly Los Angeles wildfires.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is addressing her trip to Africa during January's deadly Los Angeles wildfires.
Eaton Fire evacuees will soon have new shelter in Duarte
The evacuation center at the Pasadena Convention Center is closing soon. Now, remaining evacuees will go to Duarte.
The evacuation center at the Pasadena Convention Center is closing soon. Now, remaining evacuees will go to Duarte.
Free pizzas handed to fire victims, first responders
Flour Pizzeria and Cafe gave away from pizza to first responders and those impacted the recent LA wildfires.
Flour Pizzeria and Cafe gave away from pizza to first responders and those impacted the recent LA wildfires.