Opinion: RFK Jr.’s Nomination Is in ‘Serious Peril’: Dem Leader
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Untold stories of LA fires: Incarcerated firefighters, Black Altadena and Octavia Butler’s warning
We continue our coverage of the devastating wildfires in Southern California, which have killed at least 24 people as of Monday. Some 150,000 more have been forced to evacuate their homes and over 40, ...
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Los Angeles’s Historic Black Community Devastated by Eaton Canyon Fires
As flames tore through the picturesque foothills of Altadena and Pasadena on January 7, 2025, the Eaton Canyon fires ...
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Residents Mourn the Loss of ‘Beautiful Altadena’ and Turn Toward Rebuilding
Altadena is not just any community – it has been a multicultural hub, filled with artists and creatives, architectural gems, ...
Octavia Butler Wanted to Prevent Disaster in Los Angeles. Instead, She Predicted It
Many have called Butler a prophet for her futuristic prediction on L.A. fires in her novel 'Parable of the Sower,' but her ...
The Grave Of Octavia Butler, Writer Who Once Prophesied LA Fires, Still Stands In Altadena Cemetery
The grave of Octavia Butler, whose novel "Parable Of The Sower" predicted fires engulfing Los Angeles, still stands at a ...
Writer Octavia Butler imagined an LA ravaged by fires. Her Altadena cemetery survived
Her “Parable of the Sower” has been cited for anticipating a world — and a Los Angeles — wracked by climate change, racism ...
Los Angeles wildfires latest: Death toll stays at 24 after additional report was non-human remains
Strong winds over the next day will create dangerous conditions as several major wildfires continue to burn in the Los ...
BetterLife launches Connect program to help people feel less isolated
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Untold Stories of L.A. Fires: Incarcerated Firefighters, Black Altadena & Octavia Butler’s Warning
We continue our coverage of the devastating wildfires in Southern California, which have killed at least 24 people as of ...