Wildfires in Los Angeles County, including the record-breaking Palisades Fire, have displaced over 175,000 residents, claimed 16 lives, and burned more than 20,000 acres, underscoring the urgency of wildfire prevention and disaster response. Local leaders like Congressman George Whitesides and Senator Alex Padilla have praised firefighters and first responders while advocating for federal and state coordination to address the ongoing crisis and future climate resilience.

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Santa Clarita Weekly, Episode 46, January 12, 2025

Welcome to Santa Clarita Weekly with Tim Haddock and Sage Rafferty. Newly sworn-in Congressman George Whitesides cast his first major vote in favor of certifying the 2024 presidential election, marking a shift in leadership for California’s 27th District. Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo recently led a discussion on the impacts of retail theft with local business leaders, highlighting bipartisan efforts to address the issue under California’s updated laws. In sports, the Rams secured the NFC West championship to face the Vikings in the playoffs, Foothill League basketball teams resumed their league schedule after holiday tournaments, and the Kings remain undefeated since Christmas despite a postponed game due to the LA fires.

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