Jonathan Karp

Reporter in Los Angeles for the Wall Street Journal

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Reporter in Los Angeles for the Wall Street Journal

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President Bush has trumped Southern California’s emergency status with a declaration of major disaster.  That means federal grants, temporary housing, unemployment assistance and…

The Fires Continue. Were We Adequately Prepared?

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