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Breaking update: Children’s Hospital LA reverses ban on gender-affirming hormonal therapy after weeks of protest. lapublicpress.org/2025/02/trum...

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Parents protest against Children’s Hospital LA’s pause on gender-affirming care. Trump’s new executive orders could mean big changes to healthcare and services for transgender Angelenos.

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A member of the LA County Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission has resigned amid a dispute between the Sheriff’s Department and the commission. At the heart of the dispute is a state criminal case filed against former LA assistant district attorney Diana Teran.

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LA County backs some emergency renter protections after fires. The measure would apply to all of Los Angeles, but only covers certain renters who lost work.

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Los Angeles Public Press is hiring! Read more here: lapublicpress.org/2025/02/la-p...

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No love for renters — LA rejects measure to help renters struggling to pay rent after fires. The proposal, which is up for a vote again next week, would give tenants a defense in court. lapublicpress.org/2025/02/la-e...

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Pasadena pays over $600K annually for ShotSpotter. But most calls lead to nothing. In fact, ShotSpotter has missed fatal shootings, and routinely misidentified fireworks and other sounds.

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Excited to share my debut for @lapublicpress.bsky.social about efforts by Altadena residents to plan their own future. Most excited to have the chance to work with Curbed LA legend Jenna Chandler lapublicpress.org/2025/02/alta...

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What will Altadena look like after it rebuilds? Residents agree on the need to present a united front as lawmakers and business leaders race to take charge of LA’s rebuilding efforts. lapublicpress.org/2025/02/alta...

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As smoke from the Los Angeles fires clear and toxic ash is swept up from burned neighborhoods, residents are waging a new battle to prevent a second wave of loss in the community of Altadena in the form of home owners selling off their land.

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After the LA wildfires, undocumented day laborers will likely make up a significant portion of the workforce tasked with clearing debris and rebuilding homes. As they navigate the environmental hazards of this work, they’re also facing the Trump administration’s escalating crackdown on immigrants.

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Thanks @streetsblogla.bsky.social for talking with me about my LA fire mutual aid coverage for @lapublicpress.bsky.social. LA County mutual aid is now my beat so send related tips if you have 'em! la.streetsblog.org/2025/02/11/s...

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These 17 California facilities are where LA fire debris could end up. Toxic fire waste from the second phase of cleanup could end up stretching from the Central Valley to El Monte to Azusa to the high desert. lapublicpress.org/2025/02/fire...

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As the long-term damage to water systems becomes clearer after the Eaton Fire, so does the need to figure out how to cover the costs of the repairs. Ratepayers could end up shouldering some of the costs to repair damaged storage tanks and reservoirs.

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In January, some Airbnb hosts more than tripled nightly rates as evacuees from the Eaton and Palisades fires scrambled to find temporary housing. There are more than 3,200 documented cases of illegal price gouging in LA County’s short-term rental market.

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Where were you during the Kendrick Bowl?

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Under pressure from residents displaced by the Eaton Fire, the Red Cross said today it will announce a closure date for the Pasadena Convention Center shelter on Monday.

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In LA, it’s one crisis after another — and she can’t catch a break. lapublicpress.org/2025/02/comp... via @lapublicpress.bsky.social

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In LA, it’s one crisis after another — and she can’t catch a break. From the pandemic to the housing crisis to the wildfires, Wendy Lopez is among those caught in a cycle making it impossible to recover. lapublicpress.org/2025/02/comp...

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Millions of tons of LA fire debris will land in local landfills, and out of state. The EPA continues evading questions about where the most dangerous material will ultimately end up. lapublicpress.org/2025/02/fire...

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How LA unites across faiths to help fire victims—from mosques to churches to gurdwaras, local religious communities rally to support those impacted by the devastating Eaton Fire. lapublicpress.org/2025/02/inte...

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Stay informed, have “the will to fight,” How LA is dealing with the threat of ICE. Immigrant advocates are educating Angelenos and building networks to fight off Trump’s mass deportation threats. lapublicpress.org/2025/02/los-...

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Protesters rally in downtown L.A. against deportation — Demonstrators rallied at City Hall and walked onto the 101 Freeway carrying signs and chanting, “Si se puede!” lapublicpress.org/2025/02/down...

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Hawaiian housing advocates and researchers say Maui’s experience is a cautionary tale for LA, highlighting the need to pass and enforce renter protections after a natural disaster disrupts an already tight rental market. How Los Angeles leaders respond is still an open question.

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LA renters are getting limited eviction protections post fires — The latest on what’s being done, proposed, and what tenant advocates are calling for. lapublicpress.org/2025/01/la-r...

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Where is all the toxic waste from the LA fires going?

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That’s how we do things in the Dena

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We take care of us. #MutualAid

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Cleaning up toxic waste? LA residents plagued by Exide give advice to fire survivors. “Some agencies do not rise to the occasion. People must be vigilant and stay alert when dealing with government agencies.”

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“Now, because of the people who have lost their homes, because of the fires, I fear this need to find housing will increase.” lapublicpress.org/2025/01/ange... By @lapublicpress.bsky.social's @reporterliz.bsky.social

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Thought the government response to the Eaton Fire was inadequate? Community members and mutual aid groups thought so too. This is how they responded. My latest for @lapublicpress.bsky.social lapublicpress.org/2025/01/alta...

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Community members and mutual aid efforts are largely driving the on-the-ground relief efforts in the aftermath of the Eaton Fire, which has damaged or destroyed more than 10,000 structures and killed at least 17 people.

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In my latest for @lapublicpress.bsky.social, I spoke to and gathered testimony from over 30 Altadena residents — many of whom shared with me that they never received Wireless Emergency Alerts from LA County ordering them to evacuate. lapublicpress.org/2025/01/alta...

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Angelenos brace for higher LA rents. Activists are pushing hard to strengthen tenant protections amidst fire damage.

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‘Home is the people’: How to grieve and process with your community. Angelenos are finding creative ways to hold collective grief and move forward. lapublicpress.org/2025/01/alta...

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LA Public Press surveyed more than 30 Altadena residents, most of whom said they never received Wireless Emergency Alerts from Los Angeles County ordering them to evacuate. For many, warning of the approaching firestorm came either very late, or not at all. The county is now investigating.

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Worried about ICE in LA? Advocates say: ‘Know your rights’ Although the new President’s rhetoric is frightening, there remain constitutional limits on how immigration agents operate. lapublicpress.org/2025/01/ice-...

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I reported this for @lapublicpress.bsky.social because I had questions about my own orange tree lapublicpress.org/2025/01/back...

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With so much wildfire ash and smoke flung across the LA Basin that the LA County public health officials temporarily prohibited the use of leaf blowers, home gardeners may be wondering: Can I eat my homegrown produce? The short answer is yes — with precautions.

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Incarcerated folks make up about 30% of the firefighters putting out LA's fires. But unlike with most firefighters who are able to call home and reassure their loved ones of their safety, families of incarcerated firefighters said they are not given the opportunity to communicate with them.

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Some LA parks are reopening tomorrow after being closed due to the ongoing fires and wind advisories. For others, it’s a long road to recovery.

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We’re already seen widespread reports of landlords price-gouging — raising the asking rent over 10% during a state of emergency. This is illegal in California under Penal Code Section 396. Here's how to report and organize against rent-gouging:

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We’re feeling scared and exhausted watching the fires burn. Here are some tips from a therapist on taking care of yourself amid devastating fire.

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“The city isn’t going to come and warn a community of 75 people who live outside, even though the city is very well aware of how many people live here who have chronic conditions, who are disabled, who won’t be able to walk."

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As LA burns, immigrants mobilize to clear downed trees and marshal support for the community. “Only the community saves the community,” said José Madera. “A lot of undocumented families will not get the support they need from FEMA and the government.”

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When it comes to air pollution, don’t assume you’re safe if you don’t live near the fires. Fine particulate pollution can be carried hundreds of miles away. Here's what to know about toxic exposures from LA’s fires:

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We'll be talking to tenants' rights attorney Jacob Woocher at 4pm about rental price gouging and what everyday LA people can do about it. 📍 Where: Our IG Live ⏰ When: 4pm PST Have you seen rental price gouging?

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Hey LA, do you know about this website? LA County Recovers has launched a damage inspection map for residential and commercial properties affected by the wildfires. These maps are incomplete and are being updated daily. Learn more here: recovery.lacounty.gov

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Yes, LA Fire Dept. is understaffed. Would more money save us? Even with millions more, LAFD would struggle to contain fires under such extreme conditions. lapublicpress.org/2025/01/lafd...

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