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Residents whose neighborhoods were cordoned off due to the Palisades Fire are now allowed to return home and visit their properties to see if there is anything left to salvage and to determine the extent of damage.

KTLA's Sara Welch reports on Jan. 28, 2025.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the opening of two sites for the temporary collection of hazardous materials left by both the Eaton and Palisades fires however multiple city officials in the San Gabriel Valley are uniting in opposition to one of the sites.

The cities of Duarte, Irwindale, Baldwin Park and Azusa are banding together against the designation of Lario Park as a fire waste collection site.

KTLA's Shelby Nelson reports on Jan. 28, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/city-officials-in-san-gabriel-valley-oppose-eaton-fire-waste-collection-site/

Governor Gavin Newsom, along with Dodger's co-owner Magic Johnson, announced the launch of a new initiative - L.A. Rises - to help those impacted by the Eaton and Palisades fires.

Jennifer McGraw reports Jan. 28, 2025.

Details: ktla.com

The cost of a dozen eggs has soared, with prices varying significantly depending on the supermarket. Whether it’s bird flu, inflation or the fact that the official meal of Los Angeles is the breakfast burrito, high prices aren’t going over easy with customers.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/consumer-business/why-are-egg-prices-twice-as-high-at-ralphs-than-they-are-at-whole-foods/

Andy Riesmeyer reports for the KTLA 5 News at 5 on Jan. 28, 2025.

Beloved Los Angeles-based donut chain Randy’s Donuts is doing their part to help out in the wildfire recovery efforts by creating a limited-edition donut. 

The FireAid Donut, named after the FireAid Benefit Concert taking place in Inglewood at both the Intuit Dome and the Kia Forum on Jan. 30, is a raised donut featuring vanilla icing, red sprinkles and a red heart symbolizing unity and care for those who were impacted by the fires, Randy’s officials said in a media release.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/famous-los-angeles-donut-chain-introducing-fireaid-donut/

Two people were arrested in connection with a retail theft incident that led to a high-speed pursuit and crash over the weekend in San Bernardino County.

This report aired on ktla.com on Jan. 28, 2025.

The former Orange County supervisor who's admitted to corruption also plundered funding for the annual Tet Festival, his successor claims. The successor to Andrew Do, who funneled COVID-19 relief funds into a nonprofit connected with his daughter, said he spent the money set aside for Tet on the Sept. 14 Moon Festival, forcing the festival's cancellation, as reported by the Orange County Register.

Chip Yost reports on Jan. 28, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/o-c-supervisor-tet-funds-gone/

KTLA's Kacey Montoya has the forecast for Jan. 8, 2025.

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As Southern California begins to emerge from a series of deadly wildfires, firefighters are receiving public praise and recognition for their life-saving efforts.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 News at 1 on Jan. 28, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/firefighters-claim-lafd-understaffed-forces-unpaid-overtime-work/

Another Southern California realtor has been charged with price gouging victims of the wildfires in Southern California, state Attorney General Rob Bonta announced.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 News at 11 on Jan. 28, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/state-charges-l-a-county-realtor-with-price-gouging-after-fires/

The former Orange County supervisor who's admitted to corruption also plundered funding for the annual Tet Festival, his successor claims.

Chip Yost reports for the KTLA 5 News at Noon on Jan. 28, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/o-c-supervisor-tet-funds-gone/

A patch of undeveloped land in downtown Los Angeles is going viral on social media for some distressing messages seen from above, but police have confirmed that they found no illicit activity in the area. (Jan. 28, 2025)