LA faces an initial $358 million wildfire recovery bill that is expected to rise with no immediate state or federal aid

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:29 p.m. in Los Angeles County. The wildfire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

California utility company Southern California Edison on Thursday said its equipment “may be associated with” the ignition of the Hurst Fire, which burned alongside the Eaton and Palisades fires during January’s Los Angeles firestorms.

Los Angeles Police Department officers are in pursuit of a possible DUI driver near South Los Angeles. While the chase continued, the suspect could be seen swerving into other lanes and driving through intersections while avoiding other traffic in the area.

Police were chasing a vehicle in the South Los Angeles area Friday evening. The driver of the vehicle is believed to be driving under the influence and refusing to stop, according to police.

Police pursued a suspect driver in Los Angeles County Friday night before calling off the chase due to public safety concerns. The driver, in a silver Mercedes Benz sedan, was wanted for a possible DUI and reckless driving,