The Times investigates California’s response to the devastating wildfires that burned across Los Angeles County in January.
The amount the county paid to outside attorneys rose 18% from the previous year to $75 million — nearly double what the county spent four years ago.
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A deep analysis of the Palisades fire evacuation paints a chaotic scenario: As the fire roared toward homes, major escape routes were gridlocked before the first evacuation orders were given.
An L.A. Times/WeedWeek investigation finds alarming levels of pesticides in cannabis products at dispensaries across the state
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