LAFD leaders tried to cover up Palisades fire mistakes. The truth still emerged

LAFD leaders have engaged in a campaign of secrecy and deflection designed to avoid taking full responsibility for their mistakes…  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   December 31, 2025 | View in browser News Alert LAFD leaders tried to cover up Palisades fire mistakes. The truth still emerged LAFD leaders have engaged in a campaign of secrecy and deflection designed to avoid taking full responsibility for their mistakes in the Palisades fire, according to former LAFD chief officers as well as some people who lost everything in the disaster. With the first anniversary of the fire a week away, questions about missteps in the firefight remained largely unanswered by the LAFD and Mayor Karen Bass. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Thanks for reading the Los Angeles Times Sign up for more L.A. Times alerts and newsletters. Sign Up You received this email because you opted to receive breaking news alerts from L.A. Times. Unsubscribe | Manage marketing email preferences | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell My Personal Information | CA Notice of Collection Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. Place an ad or classified. Copyright © 2025, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES latimes.com

This evening: Newsom claims win as Trump pulls back National Guard from L.A. and other cities

Plus Harvard-Westlake blocks TikTok and Clash Royale and what you need to know this evening  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT December 31, 2025 | View in browser This Evening's Big Stories Trump pulls back National Guard from L.A. and other cities, Newsom claims win President Trump said Wednesday that he is removing the National Guard from the Democrat-led cities of Los Angeles, Portland and Chicago, following a Supreme Court ruling that cast doubt on the administration's legal theory for using the troops in domestic law enforcement operations. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Rose Parade organizers brace for near-certain rain as strong storm soaks SoCal The heaviest downpours are forecast for Wednesday night into Thursday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. Read More 'It's easy to die there': Icy Mt. Baldy claims three lives as hikers warn of extreme danger The discovery of the bodies of three hikers on Mt. Baldy has outdoors enthusiasts explaining, in online forums and to reporters, the dual nature of the mountain's conditions. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Justice Department is reviewing more than 5.2 million documents related to Jeffrey Epstein The figure is the latest estimate in the expanding review of case files on Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell that has run more than a week past a deadline set by Congress. Read More LAFD leaders tried to cover up Palisades fire mistakes. The truth still emerged LAFD leaders engaged in campaign of secrecy and deflection designed to avoid taking full responsibility for what went wrong in the Jan. 7 fire. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now City of L.A. ignored fire safety as it permitted development in high-risk areas, lawsuit alleges A lawsuit filed Dec. 23 provides 75 examples of building plans seemingly in violation of fire safety regulations designed to improve evacuations and firefighter access. Read More Disney settles with DOJ for alleged child privacy violations with $10 million payment Following a Justice Dept. complaint that Disney had violated child privacy laws by not accurately labeling YouTube content for children, the media and entertainment giant agreed to pay a $10-million civil penalty. Read More Prominent California farmer charged with killing estranged wife held on $5.5-million bail Prominent Imperial Valley farmer Michael Abatti, charged with killing his estranged wife, was extradited to Arizona on Tuesday, where bail has been set at $5.5 million. Read More This Long Beach studio is designing America's cheapest EV truck Jeff Bezos-backed Slate Auto is designing an affordable electric pickup truck in Long Beach. Read More Harvard-Westlake blocks TikTok and Clash Royale on student phones. How's that going down? Students at the Studio City high school can still bring phones to school, but must use an app blocking distracting games and social media. Other schools are following its lead. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading This Evening's Big Stories from the Los Angeles Times Sign up for more L.A. Times newsletters. Sign Up You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from L.A. Times. Unsubscribe | Manage marketing email preferences | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell My Personal Information | CA Notice of Collection Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. Place an ad or classified. Copyright © 2025, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES latimes.com