Vicki Gonzalez

Housing costs are pushing school employees away from the neighborhoods where they work, creating long commutes and high turnover. LAUSD wants to build them housing nearby.

Reading Rhythms, an organization of book enthusiasts, is hosting a drive to replace books lost in recent LA fires.

Southern California saw its fire risk zones expand by 3.5 million acres in CalFire’s new hazard maps. Homeowners in those areas must now meet safety standards.

Spring is usually peak poppy season for Southern California, but limited winter showers dampened the flower species’ chances.

Altadena’s artist community is determined to rise from the ashes after losing studios and galleries to the Eaton Fire, in addition to homes.

Legal advocates are helping families with mixed immigration status make guardianship plans for their children, just in case the adults are detained by immigration authorities.

Alex Ballantyne, the subject of the LA documentary “ Possible Selves ,” compares losing his home in the fires to his feelings while in foster care.

At CatCafe Lounge, evacuees and first responders of the Palisades and Eaton Fires can snuggle with adoptable cats for a free serotonin boost.

It’s been a rough start to the year for everyone in Los Angeles so we invited some friends to help us get through it with laughter.