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LA Wildfires: How You Can Help

Bloomerang

The devastating wildfires raging across Los Angeles have displaced thousands of people and caused immense destruction, leaving beloved homes, businesses, and landmarks in ruins. If you’re looking to contribute to the relief efforts in Los Angeles, there are numerous ways you can help.

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6 Nonprofits Making a Difference During the Los Angeles Wildfires

Donorbox

Since the initial Palisades Fire erupted on January 7, 2025, the historic Los Angeles fires have resulted in approximately $250 billion in damage. This has left many people and animals desperate for food, lodging, and recovery support.

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Archer Aviation aims to launch network of urban air taxis in Los Angeles by 2024

TechCrunch

Archer Aviation, the electric aircraft startup that recently announced a deal to go public via a merger with a blank-check company, plans to launch a network of its urban air taxis in Los Angeles by 2024. United Airlines, which has a major hub in Los Angeles, was one of the investors in the deal.

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Robotaxi pushback grows in Los Angeles as Cruise loses permits

TechCrunch

Less than a month after Waymo’s Los Angeles County expansion, labor organizers and an LA lawmaker are calling for new autonomous-vehicle regulations.

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Wisk Aero starts flight testing electric autonomous aircraft in Los Angeles

TechCrunch

Electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle company Wisk Aero has started flight testing a version of its autonomous air taxi aircraft in Los Angeles, according to CEO Brian Yutko.

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How L.A. can rebuild after the wildfires without leaving vulnerable residents behind

Fast Company Tech

The dramatic images of wealthy neighborhoods burning during the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires captured global attention, but the damage was much more widespread. In the Los Angeles area, those risks are now impossible to ignore. Many working-class families lost their homes , businesses, and jobs.

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Los Angeles thieves are using Wi-Fi jammers to defeat home security systems

TechSpot

Police in the Wilshire area of Los Angeles have been dealing with a band of "hi-tech" thieves equipped with Wi-Fi jammers, which they use to disable wireless cameras outside residential homes before breaking in. The LAPD even released a community alert via X, warning Wilshire residents and providing advice on. Read Entire Article