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Los Angeles Fire Dept. Warned New Budget Could Make Fires Worse
The change in fire department funding from 2023-24 stemmed from a one-time purchase of breathing equipment and fire suits ...
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Los Angeles cut $17.5M from fire department budget months before deadly fires
Seven months before the uncontrolled Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, the city's fire department budget for this fiscal year was cut by more than $17.5 million, records show.
Los Angeles fire budget cut, hundreds of hydrants stolen for scrap before fires
Hundreds of fire hydrants were stolen from the ground for scrap metal in advance of the blazes raging across Los Angeles, ...
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass pushes back against criticism over management of wildfires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass repeatedly dodged questions about her leadership and alleged lack of initial presence during the ongoing wildfires affecting the area.
Los Angeles mayor slashed fire budget last year, prioritized homeless population
Los Angeles slashed its fire department's budget last year while prioritizing spending for its homeless population, a move that has fallen under scrutiny as wildfires rage.
Yes, Los Angeles cut $17.6 million from the fire department’s budget
The Los Angeles Fire Department’s budget was cut by nearly $17.6 million this fiscal year. That’s a roughly 2% decrease from the previous year.
NFL moves Vikings-Rams playoff game to Arizona after days of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles
The NFL has moved the Rams’ wild-card playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings to Arizona after days of devastating ...
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Compare and Contrast: Los Angeles Fire Damage vs. Green New Deal Cost
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders’s Green New Deal proposed an $18 billion increase in national spending specifically to address ...
Zachary Levi, Mel Gibson blast California leadership over Los Angeles wildfires
As firefighters worked to quell flames, many celebrities expressed gratitude for first responders – but some expressed anger at state leadership.
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NFL moves Vikings-Rams playoff game to Arizona after days of devastating wildfire in Los Angeles
The NFL has moved the Rams’ wild-card playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings to Arizona after days of devastating ...
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Los Angeles mayor faces backlash over fire department budget cuts before wildfire
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing intense criticism for cutting the fire department's budget by over $17 million last year, even as a massive wildfire rages uncontrollably, destroying thousands ...