A man who met a woman through a dating app ended up causing a massive fire that destroyed over 330, 000 acres in the Bay Area. Victor Serriteno, 33, was found guilty of murder and arson. He was sentenced to 73 years to life in prison. Serriteno met Priscilla Castro, a 32-year-old mother, through a dating app in August 2020. Castro was last seen alive on the e...
California's Governor, Gavin Newsom, has thrown a massive request into the ring. He's asking Congress for nearly $40 billion to help the state recover from the devastating wildfires that tore through Southern California last month. The fires left a trail of destruction. At least 29 lives were lost, and over 16, 000 structures were reduced to rubble. Newsom's...
At the 67th Grammy Awards, a standout moment occurred in the performance when Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga made the news. They came together for a duet, making the song feel very contemporary. Many people noticed the way they gave a voice to the crazy motions of their home town. The two brought a hit from the 60s into their own music to celebrate the city. These two art...
The 67th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles had everyone talking about more than just the winners. While the city was still recovering from two of the worst wildfires in California history, the event had to go on. The Grammys had to adapt to the situation. Several industry parties were canceled. Other events, like a big gala on Saturday night and the Grammys cere...
Wildfires in California updates The death toll from the recent wildfires in Southern California has risen to 29. Of these, 17 deaths are connected to the Eaton fire in Altadena, and 12 to the Palisades fire. A new lawsuit accuses an electrical spark from a utility transmission tower of starting the Eaton fire. Investigations into the exact causes of both fires conti...
The wildfires in Los Angeles are seeing better containment as the strong winds that made fighting blazes challenging slowly ease off. Cooler air is bringing welcomed humidity over the weekend, but dry winds might return early next week. The Palisades and Eaton fires, burning since January 7, are now 27% and 55% contained, respectively. Sadly, the death toll has risen...
In California, firefighters face an unexpected threat: fire tornadoes. These are not your typical tornadoes. Instead, they are caused by wildfires themselves. When the conditions are right—high winds and extremely dry conditions—fires can create their own weather. This can happen when a fire's hot air and gases spin really fast, forming a vortex. Scientists and fire...
This week, the United States is experiencing some crazy weather! In the central states, it's incredibly cold, with temperatures dropping to -22 degrees Fahrenheit in the northern Midwest. Meanwhile, it's much warmer in parts of Florida and California, reaching up to 77 degrees Fahrenheit. NASA's GEOS model captured this temperature difference on January 6, showing ho...
In the grim reality of California's recent wildfires, Los Angeles County has seen thousands of structures burn to the ground. Celebrity homes in the affluent Pacific Palisades, where the average home costs over $3 million, have been hit hard. Landmarks like Palisades Charter High School, featured in movies, suffered significant damage. The school's classrooms, bungal...
The recent wildfires in California have been devastating. Thousands of homes are gone, and sadly, 24 lives have been lost. It's not just the local communities that are affected—the entertainment world is feeling the heat too. Several projects and events, like the Producers Guild nominations and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex's Netflix show, have been delayed due to th...