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This reservoir was built to save Pacific Palisades. It was empty when the flames came

In late January 2024, after a series of rainstorms, a DWP property manager spotted a tear in the reservoir’s floating cover, according to internal emails reviewed by The Times.

US President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. President Donald Trump launched his second term with a strident inaugural address that vowed to prioritize America's interests with a "golden age" for the country, while taking on "a radical and corrupt establishment." Photographer: Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Trump’s order to cut off funding to sanctuary cities could threaten L.A. fire relief

Pacific Palisades, CA - January 07: The Palisades fire destroys a home on El Medio Ave. on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025 in Pacific Palisades, CA. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)

Amid dangerous winds in 2011, LAFD engines stood ready. That didn’t happen this time

Los Angeles, California-Jan. 11, 2025-Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, right, and Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, left, address the media at a press conference on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times)

L.A.’s fire chief generated controversy — and fierce loyalty — while the city burned

Los Angeles, California-Jan. 11, 2025-Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, left, Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, right, and Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell, behind, address the media at a press conference on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times)

Firefighter union rallies behind LAFD chief, denounces unsigned attack on her performance

L.A. officials stop use of disappearing Google Chats, citing Palisades fire

Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman hires new special prosecutor for police misconduct

Inside L.A.’s desperate battle for water as the Palisades fire exploded

‘The cavalry is here’: L.A.-area lawmakers pledge to fast-track fire recovery and aid

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Los Angeles, California-Jan. 11, 2025-Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, center, and Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, left, address the media at a press conference on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times)

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With her city in flames, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass’ political future hangs in the balance

It remains unclear how much the city and its mayor will ultimately be to blame for the explosive horror of the Palisades fire.

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