Here's how to help wildfire victims as California blazes explode in size
Strong Santa Ana winds have fueled multiple wildfires across Southern California, forcing thousands of residents to flee from their homes.
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LA County leaders set to vote on post-fire eviction protections and vacation rental rules
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is set to vote ... Hosts on platforms like Airbnb would be temporarily allowed to list multiple properties, including ADUs. What’s behind the changes ...
Price Gouging Hits the Housing Market Amid California Wildfires
Newsweek found properties that jacked up their prices during the California wildfires raising concerns of potential price gouging.
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California officials warn against price gouging as rents soar in fire-stricken Los Angeles
Tenant advocacy groups, landlord associations and elected officials are condemning rent gouging after tens of thousands of people were displaced in deadly fires this month.
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Jan. 30
A new wildfire was reported today at 6:01 p.m. in Los Angeles County. The wildfire has been burning on private land. There is no information on the containment of the fire and its cause remains undetermined.
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California Wildfire Assistance: Help is available for those affected by the tragedy
Several organizations throughout various locations are lending a helping hand to those affected by the wildfires. LA Downtown News will continually update this list online.
Plan to lift Costa Mesa short-term rental ban for L.A. fire refugees extinguished
A proposal by Mayor John Stephens to allow homeowners to offer temporary shelter to those displaced by the Palisades and Eaton fires was snuffed out by concerns about nuisance properties and the city's own housing shortage.
LA County sets up office-share website for fire-displaced businesses
B2B online platform facilitates those with extra space to help those who need it, from dental offices to hair salons.
Murder suspect appears to have sought marriage license with woman charged in Border Patrol shooting
A man accused of murder in California appears to have sought a marriage license with a woman charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont.
Compton campaign offers a hand – and hotel rooms – to Altadena fire victims
The plan is to house people temporarily and give them a chance to regroup while also accessing resources to get them back on their feet.
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Map: See containment updates for 3 largest fires still burning in Los Angeles County
The Eaton Fire is almost completely contained in the Altadena area northeast of Los Angeles. On the LA County coast, the Palisades Fire is over three-fourths contained. The Hughes Fire, which broke out in the Lake Castaic area Wednesday north of Los Angeles, is over 50% contained.
Rent rose by 20 percent across L.A. County after fires. That’s illegal.
Rent for single-family homes across Los Angeles County rose by almost 25 percent, and even more in certain areas, according to a Washington Post analysis.