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California Secures FEMA Grant to Fight Norte Fire in Orange County

16 Oct 2026 9:17 p.m. · Source: California Governors Office

California secures a FEMA Fire Management Assistance Grant for the Norte Fire near San Juan Capistrano, which has burned 465 acres and threatens nearly 13,000 people.

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Newsom Activates State Operations Center, Declares Emergencies for Tropical Storm Rachel and Two Wildfires

15 Oct 2026 9:24 p.m.

Firefighters, engines and aircraft are prepositioned across Southern California ahead of Santa Ana winds and Red Flag conditions, while state of emergency proclamations cover storm recovery in four counties and fire cleanup in Tuolumne and Calaveras counties.

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Mayor Bass to Address Immigrant Protections and Valley Priorities Friday

15 Oct 2026 9:00 p.m. · Source: LA Mayors Office

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will join immigrant rights leaders on the Trump administration's reported 45-day enforcement operation, then speak at the Valley's State of the Community Luncheon.

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Red Flag Warning Persists in LA and Ventura Mountains as Bass Keeps Clear Weekend Schedule

16 Oct 2026 8:45 p.m.

LAFD has predeployed engines, aircraft crews and dozer teams across the San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica Mountains, Hollywood Hills and West LA, and will tow vehicles illegally parked in posted Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone locations.

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