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Judge sentences Trump in hush money case, declines to impose any punishment
Judge sentences Trump in hush money case, declines to impose any punishment
President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced Friday in his hush money case, but the judge declined to impose any punishment.
Former Santa Monica fire chief highlights factors behind Palisades fire devastation
Former Santa Monica fire chief highlights factors behind Palisades fire devastation
Former Santa Monica Fire Chief Bill Walker shares insights into the factors behind the Palisades Fire’s devastating impact.
Thousands of structures destroyed by wildfire in Los Angeles
Thousands of structures destroyed by wildfire in Los Angeles
Reporter Leigh Waldman reports from Pacific Palisades, where thousands of structures have been destroyed by the wildfire.
State funeral held for 39th President Jimmy Carter
State funeral held for 39th President Jimmy Carter
The nation honors 39th President Jimmy Carter at state funeral in Washington, D.C., on Thursday.
Homeowners worried about wildfire recovery as insurance policies drop
Homeowners worried about wildfire recovery as insurance policies drop
Thousands of Californians question if insurance will aid their recovery as more companies drop policies.
Fires leave California animal shelters overwhelmed
Fires leave California animal shelters overwhelmed
As wildfires ravage Los Angeles, displaced pets overwhelm shelters. Kevin McManus, PR manager at Pasadena Humane, discusses the challenges in the wake of the fires.
‘Our community is leveled, we lost everything’ Malibu residents share survival stories
‘Our community is leveled, we lost everything’ Malibu residents share survival stories
Five people have died, more than 2,000 structures have burned and at least 130,000 residents are under evacuation orders because of the wildfires burning across Los Angeles County. ‘We are absolutely not out of danger yet,’ Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley said.
Dr. Phil talks about devastating loss in Los Angeles
Dr. Phil talks about devastating loss in Los Angeles
“Five lives have been lost here and that’s five too many.”
Californians flee wildfires as flames threaten their homes
Californians flee wildfires as flames threaten their homes
Californians flee as flames approach their homes. News On Merit anchor Loni Coombs interviews fire evacuee Tanner Charles about his experience.
Orange County fire captain shares update amid devastating blaze
Orange County fire captain shares update amid devastating blaze
Sean Doran, fire captain of the Orange County Fire Authority, provides an update and insights on protocols for managing this devastating fire.