UCLA’s new lead fire marshal is working to promote safety on campus ahead of the 2026-27 school year. Steve McNaughten has worked in fire service for more than 30 years, most recently as a designated campus fire marshal for UC San Francisco. Read more...
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Fire, Los Angeles, News, Westwood
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February 5, 2:21 pm
Car crashes into 99 Ranch Market, killing at least 3 people, injuring at least 6
This post was updated March 2 at 4:45 p.m. A car crashed into the 99 Ranch Market on Westwood Boulevard on Thursday, killing three people and injuring at least six. Two blocks of Westwood Boulevard – from Wilkins Avenue to Wellworth Avenue – were completely blocked off as of 1:50 p.m., along with the intersecting block of Rochester Avenue. Read more...
A Closer Look, California, Fire, Los Angeles, News, Science & Health, Westwood
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January 30, 4:50 pm
LA Fires Research Conference fosters discussion on fire survivors’ experiences
More than half of tested homes in Los Angeles county fire-impacted communities had unsafe contaminant levels one year after the January 2025 fires, a survivor advocacy group said at the first annual LA Fires Research Conference on Jan. Read more...
Crime, Fire, News, Westwood
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October 4, 11:30 pm
Roebling Avenue fire extinguished after UCLA victory against Penn State
This post was updated Oct. 4 at 11:36 p.m. The Los Angeles Fire Department extinguished a fire on Roebling Avenue around 9:45 p.m. Saturday. A person started the fire around 9:30 p.m., pouring a liquid over mattresses, furniture and items. Read more...
Crime, Fire, News, Westwood
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September 26, 1:38 am
Los Angeles Fire Department extinguishes Roebling Avenue fire
This post was updated Oct. 5 at 2:33 p.m. The Los Angeles Fire Department extinguished a fire on Roebling Avenue around 12:40 a.m. Friday. As the fire burned, two people called on bystanders to make contributions to the fire, which started around 12:20 a.m. Read more...
Fire, Los Angeles, News
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September 18, 9:41 pm
Topanga State Park, Will Rogers State Historic Park make progress in fire recovery
Eight months after the Palisades fire burned parts of Topanga State Park and Will Rogers State Historic Park, both areas are reaching new stages of recovery. Read more...
Fire, Los Angeles, Los Angeles City Council, News
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June 4, 10:51 am
LA City Council approves revised budget with reduced layoffs, public safety funds
The Los Angeles City Council finalized and approved a revised version of Mayor Karen Bass’ $13.9 billion budget proposal Friday for this coming fiscal year. The city currently faces a nearly $1 billion budget deficit caused by overspending, liability payouts, lower tax revenue, labor contracts, scheduled city official raises and fire recovery, among other factors, according to ABC7 LA. Read more...