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LA County cracks down on fraudulent tow companies following Eaton Fire
Authorities in Los Angeles County are urging Altadena residents come forward if they were targets of fraudulent tow companies ...
'Abhorrent scheme': Scammers towed vehicles in LA while wildfire burned, official says
I find it disgusting that these fraudulent tow operators exploited fire survivors during their time of distress,” one LA ...
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Altadena woman billed for burned car towed by CHP during Eaton Fire
An Altadena woman was billed over $587 for the towing of her burned car, moved by CHP to clear emergency access during the ...
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Kathryn Barger, de facto ‘mayor of Altadena,’ fights fire’s heartbreak with hard work and hope
It was a moment when Trump, just before landing in L.A., had floated the idea of making federal aid for the recovery contingent on California establishing voter ID. Supervisor Kathryn Barger wears a ...
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Bogus Tow Operators Exploited CA Wildfire Victims, Demanded High Fees
Residents had to pay cash to retrieve their vehicles often towed to locations miles away, Los Angeles County officials ...
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Officials warn of tow-truck scam targeting Eaton Fire victims
L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is now urging Eaton Fire survivors to come forward if they were targeted by fraudulent ...
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Scammers towed Eaton fire victims’ cars, held them hostage for cash, authorities say
On Monday, L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued a statement urging ... authorities said. Last week, the California Department of Insurance issued a public service announcement about ...
LA wildfires could inflict $9B in economic damage to region
A study forecasts that the Los Angeles County wildfires could inflict up to $9 billion in economic damage to the region over ...
Report estimates up to $8.9 billion in lost economic output from Palisades, Eaton fires
A new study commissioned by the Southern California Leadership Council found that the county would lose $4.6 billion to $8.9 ...
LA County launches household relief grant to provide financial assistance to wildfire victims
The goal of the grant is to bridge financial gaps and promote the general welfare of the affected households until insurance or government resources become available.
Palisades and Eaton wildfires caused up to $53.8 billion in property damage, study finds
Business disruptions from the fires are projected to result in economic losses of up to $8.9 billion just in LA County.
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'Abhorrent scheme': Scammers towed vehicles in LA while wildfire burned, official says
Kathryn Barger, chair of the Los Angeles County Board ... Barger expressed her concerns days after the California Department of Insurance issued a public warning for California drivers about ...