Rachel Thompson
Rachel Thompson thrives in the fast-paced world of breaking news, delivering accurate and timely updates on national and global events. Her career spans coverage of natural disasters, elections, and major social movements. In her downtime, Rachel enjoys writing fiction and baking.
Expertise: Breaking news, disaster response, human rights issues.
Education: Bachelor’s in Communication, Northwestern University.
Extreme Red Flag Warnings in Effect for Los Angeles Area: Stay Alert
Extreme Red Flag Warnings in Effect for Los Angeles Area: Stay Alert
A "particularly dangerous situation" red flag fire warning has reemerged in parts of...
Los Angeles’ Ability to Host World Cup, Super Bowl, and Summer Olympics
Is Los Angeles Prepared to Host Three Major Sporting Events?
Los Angeles, the city of dreams and resilience, is gearing up to host three major...
Extreme Fire Weather Expected to Return to Southern California on Wednesday
Extreme Fire Weather Expected to Return to Southern California
Extreme fire weather conditions are set to return to Southern California on Wednesday, with forecasters issuing...
Protecting Residents and Pets: L.A. City Council Bans Evictions During Fire Emergency
Protecting Residents and Pets: L.A. City Council Bans Evictions During Fire Emergency
In a move to protect tenants affected by the recent devastating fires in...
Preventing Wildfires: Why L.A. Fire Officials Missed Opportunity to Deploy Engines in Palisades
Missed Opportunity Leads to Devastating Consequences
In a devastating turn of events, the Los Angeles Fire Department missed a critical opportunity to deploy additional resources...
Unsung Heroes of Pacific Palisades: Impact of Fire on Gardeners, Housekeepers, and Nannies
Unsung Heroes of Pacific Palisades: Impact of Fire on Gardeners, Housekeepers, and Nannies
In the affluent enclave of Pacific Palisades, nestled in Los Angeles County,...
Architecturally Significant Houses Lost in Los Angeles Fires: A Devastating Loss
Architecturally Significant Houses Lost in Los Angeles Fires: A Devastating Loss
In the picturesque city of Los Angeles, renowned for its iconic architectural landmarks like...
Is it time to leave L.A.? Exploring the city’s relationship with fire
Is it time to leave Los Angeles for good? That's the question on the minds of many Angelenos as devastating fires continue to ravage...
State Fire Prevention Funding Disproportionately Allocated to Rural Areas Over L.A. Burn Zones
State Fire Prevention Funding Discrepancy Sparks Controversy
State authorities have come under fire for their allocation of wildfire prevention funding, with records showing a stark...
Rams PA Announcer Stays Positive After Fire Displaces Him: Relocated Playoff Game Optimism
Rams PA Announcer Stays Positive After Fire Displaces Him: Relocated Playoff Game Optimism
The Rams' playoff game on Monday night took an unexpected...
Rachel Maddow Returns to Five Nights a Week on MSNBC
Rachel Maddow Returns to Nightly Prime-Time on MSNBC
Rachel Maddow, the beloved host on MSNBC, is making a triumphant return to her nightly prime-time slot....
The Political Future of L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Amid City Crisis: Analysis and Predictions
The Crisis Unfolds
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass found herself in the eye of a political storm as she returned to a city engulfed in...
California Governor Newsom proposes $2.5 billion for wildfire response amid ongoing L.A. fires
California Governor Proposes $2.5 Billion for Wildfire Response
In a bold move to address the devastating wildfires that have swept through Los Angeles County, Governor...
NFL and Rams Collaborate to Relocate Playoff Game During L.A. Tragedy
Rams Relocate Playoff Game Amid L.A. Tragedy
In a historic move, the NFL and the Rams have collaborated to relocate a playoff game due to...
Oscar Nominations Delayed Due to L.A. Fires: Impact on Awards Season
Oscar Nominations Delayed: L.A. Fires Cause Disruption
The 97th Academy Awards nominations have been postponed once again due to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. The...
Supreme Court Denies Oil Industry Plea to Block Climate Lawsuits by California and Blue...
Supreme Court Denies Oil Industry Plea to Block Climate Lawsuits by California and Blue States
WASHINGTON — In a significant blow to the oil industry,...
Improving Brush Clearance to Prevent Wildfires: A Case Study of the Palisades Fire
Brush Clearance Controversy
In the wake of the devastating Palisades fire that tore through Los Angeles, criticism has emerged regarding the effectiveness of brush clearance...
Talking to Friends and Family About Wildfire Devastation: Tips for Effective Communication
Talking to Friends and Family About Wildfire Devastation: Tips for Effective Communication
In the wake of the unprecedented wildfire event that has left many in...
Understanding the Fatalities: Update on Palisades and Eaton Fires with 24 Deaths
24 Dead in Palisades and Eaton Fires
The devastating Palisades and Eaton fires in Altadena have claimed the lives of 24 individuals, with eight victims...
Rebuilding Faith: Altadena Community Comes Together After Eaton Fire
Altadena Community Church Devastated by Eaton Fire
Altadena Community Church, a small congregation nestled in the heart of Altadena, was rocked to its core on...
Billy Bob Thornton Discusses ‘Landman’ Finale and Season 2 Hopes
Billy Bob Thornton Reflects on 'Landman' Season Finale and Potential Season 2
In a recent interview with Billy Bob Thornton, the seasoned actor and musician...
Rams Football Team Strives to Maintain Focus Amid Unusual Circumstances
Rams Football Team Faces Unusual Circumstances
The Rams football team is facing unprecedented challenges as they gear up for their NFC wild-card game against the...
Loss of Historic Landmarks in Los Angeles: A Mass Erasure of Heritage
Loss of Historic Landmarks in Los Angeles: A Mass Erasure of Heritage
In a devastating turn of events, wildfires in Los Angeles have ravaged over...
Facing Home Insurance Policy Loss and Fire Devastation: A Heartbreaking Tale
Home Insurance Crisis Hits Californians Hard
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, Francis Bischetti, a long-time resident of Pacific Palisades, found himself facing a difficult...
Struggles of an Afghan German Girl: A Timely Kafka-esque Tale
Struggles of an Afghan German Girl: A Timely Kafka-esque Tale
In the heart of Berlin, a captivating debut novel has emerged, bringing to life the...
Veterinarian Rescues Pets During Palisades Fire, Now Caring for 40 More
Veterinarian Rescues Pets During Palisades Fire, Now Caring for 40 More
In a heartwarming display of compassion and dedication, Dr. Annie Harvilicz, a veterinarian based...
Top Musical Movies of the Year: A Melodic Journey Through 2021
Top Musical Movies of 2021: A Harmony of Talent
In a year filled with uncertainty and challenges, the world of cinema has been a beacon...
Escape from Pacific Palisades: A Desperate and Chaotic Journey to Safety
Escape from Pacific Palisades: Chaos and Courage in the Face of Wildfire
A dry wind rustled through the palm trees as dawn broke over Pacific...
Rising Egg Prices Due to Bird Flu Could Increase Brunch Costs in Los Angeles
Rising Egg Prices: A Cracking Crisis
Amidst the chaos of ongoing global challenges, a new threat looms over the restaurant industry in California, particularly in...
Weekend Forecast: High Winds and Low Humidity to Increase Fire Danger
Weekend Forecast: High Winds and Low Humidity to Increase Fire Danger
In a grim turn of events for Southern California, meteorologists are predicting a dangerous...
Should They Return? Few Houses Remain on Block in Altadena
Should They Return? Few Houses Remain on Block in Altadena
Altadena, California - In the aftermath of the devastating fires that swept through Altadena and...
Private Firefighters: Battling Wildfires for the Wealthy
Private Firefighters: Protecting Homes Amidst Wildfires
When wildfires ravaged Los Angeles County this week, a unique group of firefighters sprang into action - David Torgerson's...
How to Protect Eyes, Sinuses, and Skin During a Wildfire: Tips and Advice
Protecting Sinuses, Eyes, and Skin During Wildfires
As wildfires continue to wreak havoc in Los Angeles County, it's crucial to not only protect our lungs...
Man Accused of Serial Rapes on Trial for Dumping Women’s Bodies in L.A. Hospitals
Man Accused of Serial Rapes on Trial for Dumping Women’s Bodies in L.A. Hospitals
In a shocking trial that has gripped Los Angeles, David Pearce,...
Protecting Los Angeles’ Cultural Treasures: Updates on Eames House, Arboretum, and More amid Fire...
Eames House, Arboretum, and More: Update on Los Angeles' Cultural Treasures Amid Fire Threats
In the midst of the devastating wildfires that have been ravaging...
Neglected Altadena Family Left to Burn: No Help in Sight
Neglected Altadena Family Left to Burn: Tragic Story Unfolds Amidst L.A. Firestorm
In the early hours of the morning, as the Eaton fire swept through...
Trump Invited by Newsom to See L.A. Fire Damage
Trump Invited to See L.A. Fire Damage
Gov. Gavin Newsom sent a letter to President-elect Donald Trump on Friday inviting him to California to meet...
‘L.A. Firestorm Death Toll Expected to Rise as Searchers Go Door to Door’
Search for Survivors Continues in the Aftermath of L.A. Firestorm
In the wake of the devastating firestorms that ripped through Los Angeles this week, officials...
Impact of L.A. Wildfires on Rental Prices: What to Expect
Impact of L.A. Wildfires on Rental Prices: What to Expect
Thousands of homes have been engulfed by wildfires in Los Angeles, raising concerns about the...
Altadena Woman Holds onto Hope as Grandmother Feared Among Eaton Fire Victims
Altadena Woman Holds onto Hope as Grandmother Feared Among Eaton Fire Victims
Briana Navarro found herself in a nightmare she had never imagined. The Eaton...