Four days before Christmas, Congress declined to continue funding replacement EBT benefits for those who have had them stolen. That means, according to a Dec. 23 USDA memo, the federal government isn't covering cases after Dec 21. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/lack-of-federal-funds-could-mean-no-ebt-replacements-for-scam-victims/

KTLA 5 News team coverage of the Kenneth Fire in the area of Calabasas and West Hills. Jan. 9, 2025. Updates: https://ktla.com/news/california/wildfires/fast-moving-wildfire-explodes-in-calabasas/

An emergency alert issuing an evacuation warning for all of Los Angeles County was sent out by accident, according to officials. https://trib.al/IMMTMFX

The Kenneth Fire has prompted a new round of evacuation orders and warnings.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 News at 3 on Jan. 9, 2024.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/california/wildfires/fast-moving-wildfire-explodes-in-calabasas/

KTLA 5 News team coverage of the Kenneth Fire in area of Calabasas, West Hill, Woodland Hills and Hidden Hills. Jan. 9, 2025.

Companies and organizations in the LA area and elsewhere are taking steps to help Southern California wildfire victims and first responders https://trib.al/MywTynq

KTLA's Gil Leyvas reports on a new grass fire burning near Victory Boulevard and Valley Circle Boulevard in the Calabasas area. Jan. 9, 2025.

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris discussed the federal response to the Los Angeles area wildfires from the White House on Jan. 9, 2025.

An 82-year-old Altadena man is among the at least five killed in the Eaton Fire. On Thursday, the man's daughter spoke with KTLA's Chip Yost about her father and the life he lived.

As devasting wildfires continue to burn Southern California, residents and organizations are stepping up to provide aid to those affected.https://trib.al/X8vUj5U

The Los Angeles Unified School District announced that all schools and offices will be closed again on Friday due to the multiple wildfires affecting the area.

Samantha Cortese reports for the KTLA 5 News at Noon on Jan. 9, 2024.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/lausd-schools-offices-closed-again-on-friday/

The scope of the damage caused by the recent Southern California wildfires is not yet known but it could impact everyone's home insurance policies.

David Lazarus reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Jan. 9, 2025.

Multiple wildfires are still plaguing Southern California, resulting in poor or even dangerous air quality in many areas.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Jan. 9, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/hazardous-unhealthy-air-detected-all-over-southern-california/