LAFD did not alert DWP to more than 1,000 fire hydrants needing repair

The Los Angeles Fire Department did not notify the city’s Water and Electricity Department by mid-February, despite being aware of the issue several months ago. According to city records and officials, the fire department discovered damage to a fire hydrant during an inspection months before the Palisade fire on January 7th, destroying thousands of homes. […]
Hospitals Reporting Spike In Migrants Falling Off Border Wall, Needing Medical Attention

Local hospitals are reporting a surge in migrants needing medical treatment after falling off the U.S.-Mexico border wall in the Southern California area. Together, the University of California San Diego Medical Center and Scripps Mercy Hospital reported 629 people falling from the 30-foot-tall border wall severe enough to require hospital treatment in 2023. According to […]