'Biggest Loser' Trainer Dolvett Quince talks California's resiliency amidst devastating wildfires Celebrity trainer Dolvett Quince talks about evacuating his home, California's resiliency and the hard working firefighters battling the wildfires sweeping California. 01/14/2025 - 5:44 pm | View Link
Los Angeles wildfires live updates: An additional 84,000 people could be ordered to evacuate, officials warn As firefighters around the Los Angeles area prepare for dry winds to potentially flare up new blazes, there are growing concerns over drinking water safety, the fires' causes and additional evacuations. 01/14/2025 - 6:30 am | View Link
3D Incident Map 3D Incident Map (BETA) Please complete our feedback survey Updates Clear 01/10/2025 - 10:15 pm | View Link
Franklin Fire | CAL FIRE Overnight, moderate Santa Ana winds with gusts of 30-50 MPH and low humidity continued, creating critical fire weather conditions. Winds will peak this morning and decrease by evening, but low humidity will keep the RED FLAG WARNING in effect until 6:00 PM.Firefighters are reinforcing control lines, mopping up hot spots near structures, patrolling challenging terrain, and completing ... 01/10/2025 - 7:59 pm | View Link
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection | CAL FIRE Preventing wildfires in the State Responsibility Area is a vital part of CAL FIRE’s mission. While these efforts have occurred since the early days of the Department, CAL FIRE has adapted to the evolving destructive wildfires and succeeded in significantly increasing its efforts in fire prevention. 01/10/2025 - 7:37 pm | View Link
Soto Fire | CAL FIRE FINAL UPDATE December 18 at 3:15 p.m. Crews walked the perimeter of the fire with a handheld GPS unit and mapped the fire at 25 acres. The Fire was 100% contained at 3:00 p.m. All resources have been released. 01/10/2025 - 7:30 pm | View Link
Incidents Ongoing emergency responses in California, including all 10+ acre wildfires. 13,926 Total Emergency Responses. 98 Wildfires. 35,999 Acres Burned. 5 Fatalities: Preliminary pending coroner confirmation. 10,000+ Structures Destroyed DINS assessments are underway for Palisades and Eaton Fires ... 01/10/2025 - 4:17 pm | View Link
LONDON — Papal thriller “Conclave ” leads the race—just—for the British Academy Film Awards, with nominations in 12 categories, one more than the genre-busting trans musical ” Emilia Perez.”
But with the wildfires in Los Angeles over the past week fresh in the minds of everyone in the movie industry, Wednesday’s announcement of the latest BAFTA nominations was understandably subdued.
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“We are very much thinking of our colleagues, friends, community over there,” BAFTA chair Sara Putt told The Associated Press.
“Which is more realistic Scrubs or ER?” “Scrubs,” the hospital intern replied without hesitation; the wacky sitcom was more representative of her emergency room experience than the edgy medical drama. Why would she say that?
It’s probably for the same reason that I, a former congressional staffer, prefer the cartoon “I’m Just a Bill” by Schoolhouse Rock!
Today the city of Palm Springs is the Las Vegas of California. It is a playground for the rich and famous nestled right at the heart of the Coachella Valley. All the Valley’s casinos, Hollywood-style entertainment, and day spas offer a glitzy distraction from the area’s troubled history. Before Palm Springs became smothered in blond hair and bright lights, it was the home of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians.
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That transformation, and the Tribe’s ongoing effort to recapture its heritage, is one of many examples of settler colonialism around the globe.
Consider pet adoption for joy and love
Re: “Thousands of shelter animals left in limbo,” Jan. 4 news story
I read your article with interest because my wife and I are both animal caretakers. In the last 20 years we have adopted three tuxedo cats, two are still alive. These pets bring love and joy into our elderly lives.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — In a two-for-one moonshot, SpaceX launched a pair of lunar landers Wednesday for U. S. and Japanese companies looking to jumpstart business on Earth’s dusty sidekick.
The two landers rocketed away in the middle of the night from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the latest in a stream of private spacecraft aiming for the moon.
In a world that demands both personal growth and professional success, many of us fall into patterns that stop us from being vulnerable.
At work and in our communities, we are often surrounded by individuals with extraordinary strength, intellect, and capability. However, many wear a teflon coat of armor that deflects challenges, feedback, and moments of self-reflection.