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Los Angeles TimesSunday, 26 April 2026
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Legal strategy used by Edison shields fire data
Documents on cause of deadly Eaton blaze are kept secret, just as with earlier disasters.
The paper frames the utility company's legal manoeuvring as a pattern of obscuring critical information from the public and victims following deadly wildfires. It focuses on the bureaucratic mechanisms of secrecy rather than the visceral damage of the fires themselves.
Southern California Edison is a major utility whose equipment has been implicated in previous destructive wildfires. This investigative piece examines how the company uses legal privileges to withhold data about the causes of recent fires, frustrating victims seeking compensation and systemic accountability.
“kept secret, just as with earlier disasters”
“Investigative and accountability-focused”
Working with 'El Chapo' — then betraying him
The Flores twins of Chicago were born into drug trafficking and thrived before turning informants
A narrative profile anchoring the paper's signature 'Column One', tracing the arc of twin brothers who transitioned from high-level cartel operatives to federal informants.
LAFD's culture of obedience
Fearing retaliation, firefighters silent even on dangers
Examines internal department dynamics that allegedly suppress whistleblowing and enforce silence regarding workplace safety issues.
Voter ID measure qualifies for state ballot
If California passes it, identification would be required, aligning with a GOP-led drive.
Reports factually on a partisan-led ballot initiative advancing in a heavily Democratic state, noting its alignment with broader GOP efforts.
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