Palisades fires

Hundreds of California firefighters are assisting in combating wildfires in Washington. The situation draws parallels to the Palisades and Eaton fires.

Hundreds of California firefighters are assisting in battling wildfires in Washington. The situation draws comparisons to the Palisades and Eaton fires.

Fire survivors in Altadena are hosting a virtual town hall to discuss two competing cleanup bills introduced in response to the 2025 Eaton and Palisades fires. The bills aim to address unresolved safety concerns about smoke-damaged homes over a year and a half after the fires.

Overgrown lots in Altadena and Palisades are creating a fire risk, prompting Los Angeles County to direct agencies to develop a plan to clear vegetation from areas burned in the Eaton and Palisades fires.

Bill Maher expressed surprise at not disliking Spencer Pratt, a Republican Los Angeles mayoral candidate and former reality television personality, despite public expectations. Pratt's campaign has gained significant attention, with recent polls showing him at 22% among likely voters, and his campaign raised $2.72 million in fundraising. Maher noted Pratt's honest, outsider approach and lack of advisors during their podcast interview.