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LA County Sues State Farm Over Eaton and Palisades Fire Claims

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | 4:46 am

Los Angeles County sued State Farm on Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court, alleging the insurer illegally delayed, underpaid and denied claims filed by policyholders affected by the January 2025 Eaton and Palisades fires. The complaint cites policyholders in ... More »

LA County Looks to Crack Down on Scams Targeting Wildfire Victims

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | 3:44 am

The county Board of Supervisors Tuesday will consider directing its staff to develop tighter measures to protect Eaton and Palisades fire survivors from contractor scams and other fraud. “Eighteen months after the Eaton and Palisades Fires, many Altadena and P... More »

Rabies Detected in Pasadena Bats for Second Time This Year

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | 3:41 am

Rabies has been detected in bats in Pasadena for the second time this year, city officials announced Monday. The Pasadena Public Health Department received reports of infected bats found near the baseball field at Brenner Park around 1:30 p.m. Thursday. Accord... More »

Police to Enforce Hands-Free Phone Law in Friday Operation

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | 5:59 am

Pasadena police will conduct an enforcement operation Friday, Aug. 28, focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law, the department said in a news release Tuesday. Under current law, drivers are not allowed to hold a phone or electro... More »