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  1. The Look, and Scent, of the Surreal National, Yesterday

    Jennifer Medina, a political reporter who lives in Los Angeles, writes about a reporting trip that took her to both the Palisades and Eaton fire zones.

  2. 3 of the Most Important Trump Executive Orders on Climate Climate, Yesterday

    President Trump’s wave of executive orders yesterday sent an undeniable signal to the world about the United States’ role in fighting climate change.

  3. 3 Small Fires Break Out in San Diego Area, Forcing Evacuations Express, Yesterday

    The blazes ignited in San Diego County early Tuesday, keeping Southern California on edge as dangerous fire conditions persisted.

  4. Loving an ‘Untouched’ Modernist House, and Then Getting Down to Work Real Estate, Yesterday

    A couple bought a home in Palo Alto, Calif., that was designed by an associate of Frank Lloyd Wright. Happily, they were also smitten with the two-year renovation.

  5. ‘Es hora de irnos’: la casa de sus sueños es a prueba de incendios, pero ahora quieren venderla En español, Yesterday

    Los Vogt diseñaron su casa de Malibú para que resistiera a las catástrofes. Ahora están empezando a darse cuenta del daño mental que les han causado los incendios.

  6. ‘A Quiet Force’: Harris Returns Home After Making History in Washington Washington, Yesterday

    The former vice president’s first acts as a nonelected official for the first time in decades could be a sign of what comes next.

  7. In Car-Loving Los Angeles, the Charred Remains of Vehicles Cut Deep National, January 20

    For many residents, a set of wheels is an extension of their home, a key to their income or a source of priceless memories.

  8. Scarred, but Still Standing N Y T Now, January 20

    Eli Saslow, a Times writer at large, reflects on visiting relatives who were forced to evacuate, and the little kindnesses everywhere.

  9. Airborne Lead and Chlorine Levels Soared as L.A. Wildfires Raged Climate, January 20

    The findings give new insight into the dangers of urban wildfires that burn plastics and other chemicals in homes and property.

  10. Southern California Is Threatened by More Damaging and Dangerous Winds Weather, January 20

    With more critical fire weather this week in Los Angeles, the National Weather Service once again issued one of its strongest warnings possible.

  11. Four More Years! Four More Years! Wait. Four More Years? Op Ed, January 20

    Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss.

  12. Their Homes Are Intact, but the Fire Damage Inside Is Unbearable National, January 20

    Some evacuees from the Eaton fire have been allowed back into their homes, only to find that smoke and ash have made living there impossible for now.

  13. Rescuing Pongo, Pearl, Bandit, Tiger and Zipper Real Estate, January 20

    Throughout the burn zone, Angelenos struggled to save their pets. Among the most difficult to save are those that live in water.

  14. Living Through the Fires, and Covering Them National, January 20

    New York Times reporters have been writing personal portraits about the fires in the California Today newsletter. Here is a collection of their dispatches on what the disaster means to them, and to Los Angeles.

  15. $2,000 Rentals in Los Angeles Real Estate, January 20

    A studio apartment in Koreatown, one-bedroom units in Long Beach and East Hollywood, and links to resources for those displaced by the fires.

  16. Open Houses in Los Angeles Take on an Eerie Feeling Real Estate, January 19

    Though thousands of residents who have lost their homes are desperately searching for somewhere to live, potential home buyers are weighing risks.

  17. The Push and Pull of Los Angeles: Beauty and Danger N Y T Now, January 19

    Somini Sengupta, a climate reporter who has lived across Los Angeles, reflects on the city, its mythology and its reckoning with disaster.

  18. There Is No Way to Retreat From the Risk of Wildfires Op Ed, January 19

    Some more realistic ways to think about the challenges ahead.

  19. They Built Their Fireproof Dream Home. Even if It Lasted, Would They? Magazine, January 19

    The Vogts designed their Malibu house to withstand disasters. But they were only beginning to learn the mental toll the fires would take on them.

  20. How Will L.A. Rebuild? The Recovery From the Wine Country Fire Offers Clues. National, January 19

    The Tubbs fire in 2017 wiped out more than 5,000 structures in a Northern California county. Homeowners faced challenges, but hundreds were able to rebuild within two years.

  21. Powerful Santa Ana Winds Expected to Elevate Fire Risk in Southern California Weather, January 19

    Meteorologists said there was a chance the winds would be as severe as those that fueled the Palisades and Eaton fires, but that different locations would likely be affected.

  22. Becerra, With No Regrets, Defends Vaccine Mandates and Misinformation Fight Washington, January 18

    In a wide-ranging interview, Xavier Becerra, President Biden’s health secretary, defended his tenure and hinted that he might run for governor of California.

  23. To Be From L.A. Is to Know Its Twin Temptations: Beauty and Danger Climate, January 18

    A Times climate reporter reflects on a city, its mythology and a reckoning with disaster.

  24. Losing Homes, and the Dream of One N Y T Now, January 18

    Emily Baumgaertner, a national health reporter who lives in Los Angeles, reflects on covering the fires while trying to buy a home.

  25. As the Living Fled, a Race to Save the Dead at an Altadena Cemetery National, January 18

    Workers at the Mountain View cemetery had unique concerns the night the Eaton fire broke out. The 55-acre expanse may also have spared some homes from the flames.

  26. Amid Wildfires, a New Reality for L.A.’s Reality TV Stars Real Estate, January 18

    Binge-worthy guilty pleasures like “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” and “Selling Sunset” document luxury real estate in Los Angeles, a market that now faces an uncertain future.

  27. I Lost Everything in a California Fire. It Changed How I Lived. Op Ed, January 18

    I realized I could live more simply, as I’d always wished to do.

  28. Hit by Wildfire? Here’s How to Deal With Insurers and FEMA. Climate, January 18

    You don’t need to settle for what your insurance company or the government first offers. And you don’t have to fight alone.

  29. Restaurant Workers Bring Unique Skills to the L.A. Fire Crisis Dining, January 18

    Even as it faces economic setbacks of its own, the hospitality industry is stepping up to feed emergency workers and evacuees.

  30. El viaje aterrador de un helicóptero de bomberos para combatir los incendios en California En español, January 18

    Un expiloto del ejército. Un helicóptero viejo. Vientos feroces. La carrera para apagar el incendio de Eaton puso a prueba como nunca a los bomberos nocturnos del condado de Los Ángeles.

  31. The 24 Hours When L.A. Went Up in Flames Interactive, January 18

    Poor planning, delayed evacuations, strained resources and treacherous conditions allowed firestorms to overrun a region that thought it knew how to fight wildfires.

  32. ‘La Migra!’ A Glimpse of Trump’s Promised Deportation Storm Investigative, January 17

    Sweeps by Border Patrol agents in California have stoked fears among undocumented migrant workers on the eve of Donald J. Trump’s presidential inauguration.

  33. How Wildfires Came for City Streets National, January 17

    Many Californians thought wildfires couldn’t reach deep into their cities. But the Los Angeles fires showed how older homes became fuel that fed the fires.

  34. As California Burns, ‘Octavia Tried to Tell Us’ Has New Meaning National, January 17

    The phrase, which gained momentum in 2020, has resurfaced, in part because it can seem like Octavia Butler was more than a fiction writer.

  35. Battery Plant Catches Fire in California Near San Jose Video, January 17

    The plant is one of the largest battery storage sites in the world.

  36. Former Oakland Mayor Is Indicted on Federal Corruption Charges National, January 17

    Sheng Thao, who was recalled by voters in the California city in November, said last year that she had done nothing wrong. She pleaded not guilty to the charges on Friday.

  37. Fire Breaks Out at a Huge Battery Site in California National, January 17

    The fire at the Moss Landing plant, which stores electricity for the power grid, was unrelated to wildfires in Los Angeles.

  38. Discovering L.A., as L.A. Reels National, January 17

    Jesus Jiménez, who started covering Southern California in December, describes how reporting on the wildfires has helped him learn about the city.

  39. Can Communities Survive the Fires? N Y T Now, January 17

    A writer from Los Angeles surveys the loss.

  40. Los Angeles Fire Chief Faces Calls for Resignation National, January 17

    As a disastrous fire continues to burn on the city’s west side, some are calling Chief Kristin Crowley to account: Why wasn’t the city better prepared?

  41. The Terrifying Ride of Copter 17 National, January 17

    A former Army pilot. An aging helicopter. Furious winds. The race to put out the Eaton fire tested Los Angeles County’s night-flying firefighters like never before.

  42. How Los Angeles Dreams Became Kindling Op Ed, January 17

    Awareness of doom in Los Angeles, and yet a need to push disaster away, has created a kind of collective psychosis.

  43. In a Fire’s Ruins, Signs of a Previous Loss Leave a Family With Seeds of Hope National, January 17

    The Carrs have made their life’s work honoring the dreams of their precocious son, who died suddenly at 16. They rescued some mementos and others survived when their Altadena home burned to the ground.

  44. L.A. Fires Revive Calls for a ‘Climate Superfund’ Law in California Climate, January 17

    New York and Vermont recently passed laws like these, which require energy companies to pay climate damages and will likely face fierce challenges.

  45. Why Trump’s Second-Term Agenda Could Hinge on the Court He Hates the Most National, January 17

    Once again, an incoming Trump White House is likely to clash with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. But the court in San Francisco has changed since 2017.

  46. More Than a Week After the Fires, Los Angeles Evacuees Remain in Limbo National, January 17

    Many neighborhoods are still off-limits to residents. Evacuees say they are increasingly frustrated and at a loss over what to do next.

  47. ‘Stuck on an Island,’ Some Residents Insist on Staying in the Fire Zone National, January 17

    In fire-scarred Altadena, dozens of people are still living in their homes and surviving without electricity or clean tap water.

  48. Darrin Bell, Pulitzer-Winning Cartoonist, Faces Child Pornography Charges Express, January 17

    More than 100 videos of child sex abuse material, some of which was computer generated, have been connected to Mr. Bell, 49, according to the authorities.

  49. L.A. Officials Warn of Compromised Drinking Water in Fire-Ravaged Areas Climate, January 17

    “Do not drink” orders have been issued in some areas where damaged pipes that lost pressure might pull in toxic smoke and harmful chemicals that could linger in the system for years.

  50. State Farm offers homeowners in fire areas a chance to renew insurance policies. National, January 16

  51. ‘Profit Off of My Tragedy’: Donation Scams Compound Suffering for Fire Victims National, January 16

    Online fund-raisers with stories of loss and desperation have become a symbol of the Los Angeles wildfires’ destruction. Officials warned of scammers using them to prey on people’s generosity.

  52. How Do You Convince Consumers to Eat Plant-Based Meat? Climate, January 16

    The imitation meat industry is facing an identity crisis, and the challenge of convincing American consumers to make more planet-friendly choices.

  53. The Next Threat to L.A.? Rainfall That Could Cause Landslides Climate, January 16

    While firefighters begin containing the Los Angeles wildfires, the land left behind is at a higher risk of floods and debris flows.

  54. After the Fires, It’s a New City, and a New World National, January 16

    Adam Nagourney, a former Los Angeles bureau chief, explores the extent to which no one is immune from the threat of fires.

  55. Toyota Truck Unit to Settle Emissions Fraud Charges for $1.6 Billion Business, January 16

    Hino Motors, a Toyota subsidiary, will plead guilty to conspiracy charges and pay penalties for deceiving regulators about its diesel engines, the E.P.A. said.

  56. They Escaped the Wildfires. Now, They’re Facing Personal Costs. Business, January 16

    Evacuating a disaster is often the lifesaving choice, but it comes with short-term costs to address immediate needs and incalculable personal and financial tolls in the future.

  57. Man Is Arrested in Connection With Little Mountain Fire Express, January 16

    The police in San Bernardino, Calif., said they had apprehended a man in connection with the small brush fire. The blaze’s progress had been stopped by fire crews, officials said.

  58. Unida por la catástrofe, Los Ángeles llora y confía En español, January 16

    ¿Los incendios son la gran fuerza igualadora, divisora o unificadora de la comunidad? O ¿son todo eso a la vez?

  59. California Issues Order to Ease Housing Crisis Set Off by Fires Express, January 16

    An executive order from Gov. Gavin Newsom cleared the way for more temporary housing and prohibited price gouging at rental properties to aid thousands of displaced residents.

  60. A Bastion of Los Angeles Hippie Culture Survived the Flames Styles, January 16

    Though landmarks were lost, the tight-knit and storied community of Topanga Canyon counts its blessings.

  61. Megafires Are a Choice Op Ed, January 16

    Instead of addressing staffing shortages on the lands the federal government manages, Republicans have proposed making them worse.

  62. 5 Vacations That Could Improve Your Sex Life Travel, January 16

    At these retreats in places like Costa Rica, California and the Berkshires, you’ll learn how to express your desires, enhance intimacy and build self-confidence.

  63. From a Bustling Kitchen to a Bustling Newsroom Summary, January 16

    Eleanore Park, an editor for New York Times Cooking and Food, uses skills she learned working in San Francisco restaurants.

  64. Bomberos mexicanos se unen a las labores de extinción del incendio de Palisades En español, January 16

    La tarea del primer equipo internacional que se unió a las labores de contención era vigilar los lugares donde los incendios pudieran reavivarse y propagarse de nuevo.

  65. It Could Take Weeks Before Displaced L.A. Residents Can Go Home National, January 16

    Workers need to assess damage, clear hazardous materials and ensure that neighborhoods are safe before people can return, officials have warned.

  66. Canelo, a Dog With Scorched Paws, Is Among Many Animals Rescued in the Los Angeles Fires National, January 16

    Over 150 stray animals from the Eaton fire in Altadena are waiting to be reconnected with their owners at Pasadena Humane.

  67. Tacos, Water and ‘Homies’: A Gas Station Becomes a Uniquely L.A. Relief Site U.S., January 16

    Out of desperation and a need for social bonding, volunteers have banded together to help Altadena residents.

  68. United by Disaster, L.A. Mourns, and Hopes, Together National, January 16

    More than a week after the wildfires ignited, the hazy numbness described by many looks a lot like grieving.

  69. The Design Legacy of Los Angeles That Fell to the Fires Culture, January 15

    The finality of the wildfires’ destruction has taken 10 more cherished buildings — by Richard Neutra, Gregory Ain, Eric Owen Moss and others —that showed the city’s great diversity.

  70. He Saved His Home From Fire. But Toxic Dangers Still Lurk. Climate, January 15

    Health hazards from soot and smoke blown indoors onto furniture and walls can linger for months, researchers say: “Wind will get through every crack.”

  71. Mexican Firefighters Watch for Hot Spots From the Palisades Fire National, January 15

    The firefighters were part of the first international team to join the effort to contain the Los Angeles-area blazes.

  72. Arts Groups and Donors Create Fire Relief Fund for Los Angeles Artists Culture, January 15

    The fund, already at $12 million, is led by the Getty and includes major museums, foundations and philanthropists.

  73. Whisper Network Emerges in the Desperate Rush for Housing in L.A. Real Estate, January 15

    In a market with few homes available, real estate agents are searching for the ones no one knows about.

  74. L.A. Prosecutor Vows Severe Penalties for Looting and Price Gouging National, January 15

    The recently elected district attorney of Los Angeles, Nathan Hochman, signals that crime fighting will be key to the region’s resurgence from the devastating wildfires.

  75. A Sense of Belonging, Shaped by Fire National, January 15

    Conor Dougherty, who covers housing based in Los Angeles, explores the notion of where he’s from in the aftermath of the wildfires.

  76. She Made Things Better Down Where It’s Wetter Science, January 15

    Julie Packard discusses highlights of her four decades with the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which she has led since it opened. She’s now stepping back from the role.

  77. Did You Lose Your Home in the California Fires? Share Your Memories With Us. Real Estate, January 15

    The New York Times would like to help tell the stories of people who are facing this devastating reality by sharing photos and memories of what has been lost.

  78. Pete Hegseth’s ‘Deeply Troubling’ Selection Letters, January 15

    Readers say he lacks the qualifications and integrity to be defense secretary. Also: Heroism amid the tragedy in L.A.; alone in an empty church.

  79. Gavin Newsom Criticizes Republicans for ‘Politicizing’ California Wildfires Express, January 15

    The governor lashed back after several Republican leaders said that aid to his state as it deals with deadly wildfires should be conditional.

  80. Firefighting Pilots Face High-Pressure Job: ‘It Gets a Bit Scary’ National, January 15

    The people flying planes and tankers involved in dousing blazes face hot, sweaty, turbulent conditions — and the risk that fire retardant won’t land where it’s needed.

  81. More Americans Than Ever Are Living in Wildfire Areas. L.A. Is No Exception. Interactive, January 15

    Fierce winds and months of drought set the conditions for the catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles, but the growth of housing in fire-prone areas also played a major role.

  82. Economic Toll of Los Angeles Fires Goes Far Beyond Destroyed Homes Business, January 15

    The ongoing disaster will affect residents’ health, local industries, public budgets and the cost of housing for years to come.

  83. The Home Insurance L.A. — and America — Needs Op Ed, January 15

    In an era of climate catastrophe, the government must take action to save home insurance — and homeownership.

  84. Air Quality Improves Across L.A., but Ash Remains a Threat National, January 15

    The fresh air came after days of acrid smoke from wildfires, but officials warned that conditions could rapidly worsen again.

  85. California Officials Seek to Stem Property Speculation and Evictions During Fires National, January 15

    Californians are worried that the blazes, which have damaged thousands of homes, will make the city’s housing crisis worse.

  86. The January 14 Fires Los Angeles California live blog included two standalone posts:
  87. Fires Continue to Burn One Week Later in California Video, January 15

    The Palisades and Eaton fires have ravaged Los Angeles for more than a week.

  88. In Parts of Los Angeles, Life Carries On but Is Hardly Normal National, January 15

    While many Angelenos have been devastated by the fires, others in the sprawling city have had to balance helping out with “normal life.”

  89. Tuesday’s Winds Didn’t Reach Their Predicted Speeds, but Wednesday’s Might Weather, January 15

    On Tuesday afternoon, forecasters at the National Weather Service dropped their most severe warnings for the rest of the day. But the alerts will be back in place early Wednesday.

  90. As the Eaton Fire Still Burns, Locals Gather Seeds to Regrow Dining, January 14

    In Altadena, a network of home gardeners answer the call to build a free “library” of plant seeds.

  91. Ventura County Braces for Dangerous Fire Conditions Through Wednesday National, January 14

    Although the National Weather Service downgraded the severity of its forecast on Tuesday, forecasters expect higher wind gusts on Wednesday that could lead to “explosive fire growth.”

  92. Shattered in the Fire: A Historic Black Haven National, January 14

    For Black residents, Altadena represented something more than suburban living. It was a foothold in generational prosperity.

  93. Palisades and Eaton Fires May Not Be Fully Extinguished for Weeks National, January 14

    The size of the huge blazes, along with difficult weather conditions and the emergence of smaller fires, have extended firefighters’ timelines. “It’s going to be a slow, arduous process,” one official said.

  94. California Withdraws Some Requests for Tighter Climate Rules Climate, January 14

    State regulators said the measures would probably have been rejected by the Trump administration and that they would focus on homegrown legal strategies instead.

  95. The Wait, the Worry and the Fear National, January 14

    Matt Stevens, an arts and culture reporter based in Los Angeles, finds a personal connection between fires past and present.

  96. Hundreds of Teachers Lost Homes in the L.A. Fires National, January 14

    Some teachers are scrambling to find temporary housing, even as they hope to return soon to their classrooms.

  97. Art Collector Says He Lost Warhols and Harings to L.A. Fire Culture, January 14

    Ron Rivlin said he had lost about 30 works by Andy Warhol — and dozens more by other artists — when his Pacific Palisades home was destroyed.

  98. Incendios de California destruyen importante acervo musical de Arnold Schoenberg En español, January 14

    Se calcula que unas 100.000 partituras del innovador compositor del siglo XX quedaron destruidas cuando el incendio de Pacific Palisades calcinó la editorial musical fundada por sus herederos.

  99. Auto Fire Joins List of California Blazes Express, January 14

    The new fire, in Ventura County northwest of Los Angeles, covers 56 acres and is 0 percent contained, officials said.

  100. The Airborne Flames N Y T Now, January 14

    We explain why the Los Angeles fires have been so hard to contain.

  101. Devastación en Los Ángeles En español, January 14

    La situación en el sur de California es “particularmente peligrosa”.

  102. Could the L.A. Fires Have Been Stopped Sooner? The Daily, January 14

    California has focused on fortifying communities against wildfires. Why was it not enough?

  103. Holding On to a Middle-Class Home in a Burning Los Angeles Op Ed, January 14

    Recovering from a disaster requires patience. And many working people — especially those whose wealth is tied up in their homes — might reconsider remaining.

  104. Hollywood’s Filmmaking Continues Despite L.A. Wildfires Business, January 14

    Because of costs, few movies are shot locally, leaving the industry in a surreal spot: reeling from personal loss with much of the business untouched.

  105. Este podría ser el lugar donde empezó el incendio que arrasó Palisades En español, January 14

    En las colinas sobre Pacific Palisades, hay cinta de escena del crimen y escombros esparcidos, pistas sobre lo que pudo causar el incendio inicial que acabó arrasando miles de estructuras.

  106. Families Struggle to Access the Palisades Fire Evacuation Zone National, January 14

    Hundreds of people trying to visit properties inside the zone in coastal Los Angeles were turned away on Monday. Frustration was mounting.

  107. Many of California’s Most Destructive Fires Were Caused by Power Lines Interactive, January 14

    Officials are probing whether electrical equipment sparked the Los Angeles fires. Such infrastructure has ignited vast destruction in recent years.

  108. A Father and Son Called for Help Escaping as Flames Approached. None Came. National, January 14

    The man and his son, who both used wheelchairs, called for help in evacuating from the Eaton fire in California. They were found dead later that day, and now their family is asking what happened.

  109. L.A. Wildfire Evacuees Scramble to Find Sleep in Shelters, Hotels and Even Cars National, January 13

    More than 90,000 people under evacuation orders are making do however they can.

  110. Eaton Fire Victims Sue Southern California Edison Business, January 13

    Altadena residents said in separate lawsuits that the utility’s electrical equipment had sparked the fire, which grew to consume 14,000 acres.

  111. What the Fire Warnings Mean Weather, January 13

    From a red flag to a particularly dangerous situation, here’s how to understand some of the alerts going around.

  112. Fires Continue to Rage Across Southern California Video, January 13

    The wildfires have become some of the most destructive blazes in California history, razing neighborhoods and forcing thousands to evacuate their homes.

  113. ‘They Barricaded Everything’: Living Inside an Evacuation Zone Video, January 13

    Anthony Herrera never evacuated his Altadena home during the Eaton fire last week, and said he was told by the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department that if he leaves now, he can’t return.

  114. Cuando comenzaron los incendios de Los Ángeles, su alcaldesa no estaba en la ciudad En español, January 13

    Karen Bass ha sido criticada por estar fuera del país cuando estallaron los incendios forestales. Antes de asumir el cargo, prometió en una entrevista reducir sus viajes por el mundo y centrarse en la ciudad.

  115. Moving N.F.L. Playoff Game Out of Fire Area Is a Logistical Challenge Business, January 13

    Monday night’s game in Arizona between the Los Angeles Rams and the Minnesota Vikings is the first time the league has relocated a postseason game since 1936.

  116. The January 13 Fires Los Angeles California Updates live blog included one standalone post:
  117. Searches Continue for Nearly Two Dozen Missing in the Fires National, January 13

    As of Monday morning, the official number of missing persons included 17 in the area of the Eaton fire near Pasadena, and six in the Malibu area near the Palisades fire.

  118. Ace Gallery Founder Is Sentenced to 24 Months in Embezzlement Case Culture, January 13

    Douglas Chrismas, who was found guilty last May on three counts of embezzlement from his gallery’s bankruptcy estate, is to report to prison on Feb. 17.

  119. For Los Angeles, Fires Ramp Up Difficulty of Hosting 2028 Summer Games Politics, January 13

    Rebuilding areas ravaged by wildfires will present a daunting challenge, but the flip side could be the “compelling image of a city emerging from the ashes.”

  120. This Is Where the Palisades Fire Started National, January 13

    In the hills above Pacific Palisades, there is crime scene tape and scattered debris, clues to what may have caused the initial fire that eventually raged through thousands of structures.

  121. How Bad Is the Forecast, and When Will L.A. Firefighters Catch a Break? Weather, January 13

    Another prolonged round of gusty Santa Ana winds was hitting the area on Tuesday.

  122. When to Report, and When to Help Out National, January 13

    Kellen Browning, a reporter based in San Francisco who has been covering the wildfires, was getting requests from evacuees, and he had a decision to make.

  123. As L.A. Fires Rage, Pointing Fingers Rather Than Facing Facts Letters, January 13

    Readers urge public officials to take action on climate change rather than casting blame. Also: Teflon Don; the Gulf of America; treating schizophrenia.

  124. En California, las cámaras de seguridad documentan la devastación por los incendios En español, January 13

    Mientras el fuego catastrófico arde, las personas afectadas pueden ver el desarrollo de la tragedia minuto a minuto con sus cámaras de seguridad.

  125. Talk Turns to ‘L.A. 2.0’ Business, January 13

    The governor of California has called for “a Marshall Plan” to rebuild the fire-ravaged city. But big questions loom about more ambitious and costly projects, including the 2028 Summer Olympic Games.

  126. After Attacking L.A. Wildfire Response, Elon Musk Sends His Products to Help National, January 13

    The world’s richest person has stoked outrage about the devastating wildfires and efforts to tackle them. On Sunday, he said he would help provide internet access to areas in need in Los Angeles.

  127. L.A.’s Private Firefighters, and U.S. Childhood Vaccination Rates Fall Podcasts, January 13

    Plus, remembering a civil rights Freedom Rider.

  128. Big Tech’s Big Bet on Trump The Daily, January 13

    Silicon Valley billionaires are throwing their support behind the president-elect.

  129. Los Angeles Is Being Crushed Under the Weight of Inaction Op Ed, January 13

    At this point, we’d take concepts of a plan.

  130. $2 Million Homes in California Real Estate, January 13

    A contemporary house in Idyllwild, a midcentury modern home in Palm Springs and a Queen Anne Revival in Napa.

  131. A Close Brush With Loss for a Community That Knows It Well National, January 13

    A 2008 fire gutted a mobile home park in the suburb of Sylmar. Last week, the Hurst fire came frighteningly close, and residents still haven’t let their guard down.

  132. Nuevas evacuaciones ante la expansión de los incendios en Los Ángeles En español, January 13

    Tras el rápido avance del incendio de Palisades, se emitió una orden de evacuación obligatoria para la zona de Brentwood. Esto es lo que sabemos.

  133. In L.A., the Heartache of Being Home National, January 13

    Tejal Rao, a Times food critic who lives in Los Angeles, explores the fleeting nature of safety after the fires.

  134. Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Delays Premiere of Netflix Show Because of Wildfires Express, January 13

    She asked the streaming service to push back the release of her new series, “With Love, Meghan,” which pays tribute to the beauty of Southern California.

  135. Before Taking Office, L.A.’s Mayor Said She Would Not Go Abroad National, January 12

    Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles has been criticized for being out of the country when the wildfires broke out. Three years ago, she promised in an interview to cut back on her world travel and focus on the city.

  136. ‘Will Pay Any Amount’: Private Firefighters Are in Demand in L.A. National, January 12

    Hiring a private fire crew costs thousands of dollars a day, and most work through government contracts or with insurance companies. Some wealthy property owners are calling them in directly.

  137. An Expert Explains the Palisades Fire’s Behavior National, January 12

    The blaze, which has burned 23,700 acres in western Los Angeles since starting on Jan. 7, has been tricky to wrangle. Its northern edge, including Mandeville Canyon, is the area of biggest concern, said Robert Clark of Cal Fire.

  138. Newsom Suspends State Environmental Rules for Rebuilding After Fires National, January 12

    California is one of America’s most difficult and costly places to build — a driving factor behind the state’s longstanding affordable housing shortage.

  139. 3 Humvees and Military Supplies Stolen From Army Reserve Warehouse Express, January 12

    The police in Tustin, Calif., said the Humvees, as well as binoculars, bayonets and machine gun vehicle mounts, had been stolen from an Army Reserve Center.

  140. On a Screen, Devastation Real Estate, January 12

    As catastrophic fires consume homes in California, the owners can watch the unfolding tragedy through Ring and Nest cameras.

  141. How to Protect Your Home From Wildfires Real Estate, January 12

    Thousands of wildfires rage across California every year. No matter where you are, it’s important to learn how to minimize their threat.

  142. Stronger Santa Ana Winds to Return, and Risk May Rise to ‘Extreme’ Weather, January 12

    After a brief break on Sunday afternoon, another prolonged round of gusty Santa Ana winds is expected to develop, forecasters say.

  143. Part of Eastern Malibu Is ‘Gone,’ Mayor Says, as Palisades Fire Rages National, January 12

    A third of eastern Malibu has been destroyed by the blaze, including the communities of Big Rock and Carbon Mesa and a famed stretch of Pacific Coast Highway, officials said.

  144. The Dream of California Is Up in Smoke Op Ed, January 12

    Los Angeles seemed like paradise. Who could have imagined where it would lead?

  145. Firefighters Battle to Keep Palisades Blaze From Pushing Into Mandeville Canyon National, January 12

    Mandeville Canyon Road, including multimillion-dollar homes with panoramic city views, was out of immediate danger for now, fire officials said.

  146. Palisades Lost National, January 12

    Days after a devastating wildfire, residents of Pacific Palisades have started sifting through the ruins, and their memories.

  147. Trump Calls Officials Handling Los Angeles Wildfires ‘Incompetent’ National, January 12

    Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles County authorities have invited President-elect Donald J. Trump to tour the devastation, but he has not publicly responded.

  148. The Eaton Fire Is Now One of California’s Deadliest National, January 12

    At least 16 people have died in the blaze, east of downtown Los Angeles. Officials expect the number to rise as the police make their way through devastated neighborhoods.

  149. Middle-Class Dreams Lie in Ruins in Palisades Mobile Home Park National, January 12

    The Los Angeles wildfires destroyed mobile homes, leaving people who saved to build a middle-class life digging through rubble for anything that remained.