The last six miles of the 23.6-mile long iconic boulevard have been consumed by one of the worst fires in the city’s history. We traveled down that stretch to survey the damage and talk to residents
Police and firefighters have begun searching the affected areas for bodies. The death toll has climbed to 24, although authorities warn that these numbers will rise
The Los Angeles wildfires remain uncontrollable after three days, with over 180,000 people evacuated and nearly 10,000 buildings destroyed. The largest blaze, the Palisades Fire, has ravaged 8,100 hectares of one of California’s most scenic enclaves. EL PAÍS speaks with the victims
People affected by the two main blazes in Los Angeles County explain how they found out on Wednesday morning whether their houses had been reduced to ashes or spared by the flames
Authorities anticipate a break for firefighters as wind speeds are expected to decrease, offering some respite after a devastating toll: approximately 2,000 structures destroyed, five lives lost, and more than 150,000 people evacuated
Winds exceeding 90 miles per hour overnight have stopped firefighters from containing the three blazes in Pacific Palisades, Pasadena, and Sylmar. More than 1,000 structures have already been destroyed
A detailed threat sent by America First Legal, led by future homeland security advisor Stephen Miller, to 249 jurisdictions that do not cooperate on immigration matters is the first attack against one of the biggest obstacles to mass deportation
At least 30,000 residents were told to evacuate as fast-moving flames consumed the Palisades, Altadena and an area northwest of San Fernando. Authorities expect conditions to worsen due to tornado-like gusts
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is bringing back Barbara Carrasco’s ‘L.A. History: A Mexican Perspective,’ a 1981 masterpiece that spent decades in storage
The photojournalist and poet B.A. Van Sise explores the fragility of endangered languages in his book and Los Angeles museum exhibition, showcasing 50portraits that tell the stories of languages on the brink of disappearing forever
Even though Proposition 32 did not pass, there will be a salary increase starting on the first day of January of the new year
The incoming administration of the president-elect has reaffirmed its commitment to either outlaw or compel cooperation from localities that, by law, refuse to collaborate with federal immigration authorities
Most of the World Cup venues in North America are at high risk of excessive heat, according to new research
States and cities governed by Democrats are vowing not to cooperate with the president-elect’s immigration agenda. In response, incoming border czar Tom Homan has threatened legal challenges and cuts to federal funding
The Emmy, Grammy, Tony, and Oscar-nominated British performer has gone from relative obscurity to becoming one of the defining faces of 2024 in just over five years, thanks to her role as Elphaba and her connection with Ariana Grande
The 78-year-old singer has chosen to tell her eventful life in two parts, with the first volume of her autobiography now published. In this first installment, she reflects on her difficult childhood, her first marriage, and offers only a brief mention of her two sons, Chaz and Elijah
Farralone was the name of the legendary singer’s home. It was designed by architect William Pereira with the assistance of his then-student, Frank Gehry. The house has just gone on sale for more than $8 million
The perception of rising crime and problems derived from homelessness lead to the downfall of progressive mayors and city prosecutors
‘L. A. Is My Lady’ was released 40 years ago, an album that reunited the singer with a former collaborator, Quincy Jones. It should have been his farewell
The ex-convict, who remains under house arrest for violating the terms of her visa, took part in the popular ABC dance show but was eliminated in the second episode — a decision she continues to complain about
LA Librería, which offers a unique collection of bilingual children’s books, has moved to a new space to connect with more people in the Hispanic community
With an official thesis that’s disputed, the Tate-LaBianca killings continue to spark debate. The mastermind of the crimes died in 2017, but another relevant and even more mysterious figure remains in prison: the musician Robert Beausoleil
When the singer married the actor in 2022, she legally changed her surname. She said at the time that it was a ‘romantic’ decision
States and cities are oscillating between criminalization and providing social support to address a problem that affects all corners of the country
The fire originating in Gorman, California is spreading quickly due to multiple factors
In ‘Our Migrant Souls’ the author reflects on the Latino experience in the U.S. and the identity process of Hispanic communities
Although the new wage policy could benefit workers, some companies have decided to close locations and lay off employees in response
