CBS News9d
Among those fighting the Los Angeles wildfires: Prison inmates earning less than minimum wage
As of Friday, 939 prison inmates have been deployed by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation ... than 55 square miles across the Los Angeles area. At least 10 people ...
The Associated Press on MSN11d
On LA fire lines, inmates shoulder heavy packs and tackle dangerous work for less than $30 a day
Over 1,100 California inmates have worked around the clock to help fight Los Angeles-area fires that have killed at least 25 ...
CalMatters on MSN11d
Hundreds of California Prison Firefighters Join Battle Against Los Angeles Wildfires
By Cayla Mihalovich, CalMatters About 800 incarcerated firefighters are battling the unprecedented fires raging across ...
Vibe on MSN6d
John Legend Sings “Ordinary People” For Incarcerated Los Angeles Firefighters
The wildfires that have taken over Los Angeles are still active, but in the midst of it all, John Legend took some time to ...
City of Los Angeles Civil Rights Department launches ‘just say hello’ campaign
The Los Angeles Civil Rights Department announced on Monday, Jan. 27 its “Just Say Hello” campaign, the newest phase of its ...
Sierra Sun Times4d
California Governor Gavin Newsom Meets With Frontline Firefighters Battling Unprecedented Los Angeles Firestorms
California Governor Gavin Newsom Meets With Frontline Firefighters Battling Unprecedented Los Angeles Firestorms ...
Phys.org13d
Los Angeles fire evacuees told no return for at least a week
Tens of thousands of people ordered to flee their homes as wildfires tore through Los Angeles were told Thursday ... one ...
The Pantagraph11dOpinion
Commentary: California’s inmate firefighters deserve more than a raise. Make them employees
Kim Kardashian posted a plea to Gov. Gavin Newsom on Instagram last week saying wages for inmates fighting the Los Angeles ...
The News International13d
Los Angeles fire evacuees told they can't return for a week
Tens of thousands of people ordered to flee their homes as wildfires tore through Los Angeles ... camps operated by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
PBS7d
How incarcerated firefighters are helping battle the blazes around Los Angeles
The fire danger in Southern California is far from over. As crews continue their battle, incarcerated firefighters part of a long-running state program are on the frontline. Supporters say the program ...
ABC76h
More than 600 applications submitted on first day of wildfire debris removal program in LA County
More than 600 "right of entry" forms giving the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permission to clear debris of wildfire-destroyed ...