Los Angeles County has cut homelessness, but wildfires threaten to erase that gain

Los Angeles County has cut homelessness, but wildfires threaten to erase that gain

LA County starts annual homeless count following wildfire delay LA County starts annual homeless count following wildfire delay 04:00 ALTADENA, Calif. — As flames engulfed a nearby canyon, dozens of residents in a sober-living home fled to an unoccupied building about 30 miles south. The evacuees, many of whom were previously homeless, watched helplessly as…

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EPA rushes to meet Trump's deadline to clear toxic debris from Los Angeles area wildfire zones

EPA rushes to meet Trump’s deadline to clear toxic debris from Los Angeles area wildfire zones

Altadena, California — More than 9,000 homes and businesses were burned to the ground in the deadly Eaton Fire, which tore through the Los Angeles County community of Altadena last month. The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday allowed CBS News to accompany an EPA team sifting through the ash searching for toxic debris. “We look for…

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Some heartbroken Los Angeles wildfire survivors return to smoldering neighborhoods

Some heartbroken Los Angeles wildfire survivors return to smoldering neighborhoods

Some heartbroken Los Angeles wildfire survivors return to smoldering neighborhoods – CBS Chicago Watch CBS News The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Wednesday that it has activated a transitional shelter and assistance program for the displaced. Meanwhile, another growing concern is toxic ash from the fires. Marybel Gonzalez reports. Be the first to know Get…

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