California announces investigation into delayed evacuation orders during LA-area wildfire

Altadena utility customers to see water rate increases in 2026, amid fire recovery

More than a year on from the devastation of the Eaton fire, some Altadena utility customers will be seeing changes to their water and power bills this year. Las Flores, Lincoln Avenue and Rubio Cañon Land and Water Association are the three mutual water companies that service Altadena and whose customers are shareholders of the companies. Pasadena Water and Power serves a portion of the town and Kinneloa Irrigation District is a special district…

Probe into possible discriminatory response to LA fires

California has begun an investigation into claims of delays in issuing warnings during last year's LA wildfires to historically black neighbourhoods which could have increased the death toll.

CA Department of Justice launches civil rights investigation into Eaton Fire response

The California Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation that will examine emergency preparations and response efforts during last year's Eaton Fire.

West Altadena fire survivors celebrate state DOJ investigation, with hope for lingering questions answered

The California DOJ's announced civil rights investigation into the Eaton fire evacuation response in West Altadena was a historic first step for accountability, survivors said.

Civil rights probe launched on response to Eaton Fire

(The Center Square) – California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Thursday announced his office is investigating whether there was discrimination against the historically Black neighborhoods of West Altadena during the devastating Eaton Fire.

California DOJ to investigate racial discrimination as reason for lack of preparedness in deadly Altadena fire

California Attorney General Rob Bonta claims "compelling evidence" has prompted him to launch an investigation into whether racial discrimination played a role in the disastrous response.