NAACP, Singleton Schreiber Host Virtual Town Hall for Eaton Fire Victims Re Lawsuit Against Edison

Published   Jan 23, 2025 07:11PM

The NAACP and law firm Singleton Schreiber have filed a lawsuit against Southern California Edison Company and Edison International, alleging that the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, was caused by Edison's electrical equipment and resulting in the destruction of 17 lives and over 14,000 acres burned.
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Good Black Jobs: Advancing Meaningful Work and Wealth in the


Jay Diallo founded First Community Capital in 2019 to expand access to affordable capital and mentorship to economically disadvantaged small businesses and lower income individuals, and has funded about 150 loans in 2024, 95% of which went to ... Read more

NFL Rookie Jayden Daniels Leads Washington over Detroit 45-3


Jayden Daniels led the Washington Commanders to a 45-31 victory over the Detroit Lions, setting an NFL rookie rushing record with 891 yards and leading his team to their second playoff win since 2006.
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Keeping it Real: The Power of Boycott: King’s Legacy in th


Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. emphasized the importance of economic justice and the use of boycotts as a powerful tool for driving change in the Civil Rights movement, and the article highlights the successful Montgomery Bus Boycott led by ... Read more

DENA Relief Drive Supports Eaton Fire Victims with Essential Supplies

Published   Jan 23, 2025 04:00PM

The DENA Relief Drive, a collaboration of several organizations, has served an estimated 1,500 families affected by the Eaton Fire in Pasadena, California, providing essential items such as groceries, water, diapers, and other essential items.
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Windblown Dust and Ash Advisory Extended in Southern Califor


The South Coast Air Quality Management District has extended a windblown dust and ash advisory until Jan. 15 due to strong Santa Ana winds expected throughout Los Angeles County, which could expose residents to toxic chemicals from the Palisad ... Read more

Eaton Fire Burns through Altadena, Historic Black Neighborho


In 1993, Octavia E. Butler wrote a novel about a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles devastated by climate change. The Eaton Fire, which erupted in Altadena in 2024, has destroyed dozens of family homes, mirroring Butler's descriptions of the future. ... Read more

Southern Californians’ New Year is off to an Apocalyptic S


Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in Los Angeles due to the wildfires, which have burned over 23,700 acres of Pacific Palisades land and over 14,100 acres of Altadena and Pasadena land, and has secured a Fire Management A ... Read more