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Lose your essential documents in the L.A. fires? Here’s how you can replace them

Recovering essential documents lost to the Los Angeles-area fires can be daunting. One expert shares help and resources available.

Brentwood, CA - January 14: Fire retardant coats the roof of a home in Mandeville Canyon where firefighters are preparing for high winds forecasted for the burn areas in the Palisade fire zone on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025 in Brentwood, CA. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)

Does your home reek of wildfire smoke? Here’s how to get rid of it — safely

Smoke from the Palisades Fire envelopes the LA skyline with Dodgers Stadium in the foreground.

What’s in the smoke and ash of L.A.-area fires? County issues health warning

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L.A. fires: Is that GoFundMe account legit? How to spot scams when helping victims

Pasadena, CA - January 10: Volunteers help people load bags of goods at a large donation site has sprung up outside the Rose Bowl. It started out as a way to feed those impacted by the Eaton Fire, but it quickly turned into something even more special. "It started with just two hotdog carts. We planned to give out just 500 hotdogs," said Juan Diaz. That, however, quickly changed. Now, it's become a pop-up donation site where people in need can pick up food, clothing, toiletries, baby items and just about anything else to help them survive the next few days. The drop off sight was later moved to 100 West Walnut Ave. in Pasadena. Photo taken Rose Bowl in Pasadena Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Where you can volunteer to help those affected by L.A.’s fires

A list of free and discounted resources for victims of Los Angeles-area fires

How to help those affected by fires raging across Los Angeles County

How to protect yourself from the smoke caused by L.A. wildfires

Southern California utilities could turn off your power because of the winds. Here’s how to prepare

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Technology and the Internet

My wallet was stolen at a bar. Then my identity theft nightmare began

A stolen wallet precipitates a reporter’s years-long fight against identity thieves — and a system that doesn’t care and won’t help.

There are no perfect solutions for identity theft. But experts and a victim have ideas

Worried about identity theft? What to do to minimize your risk

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Shape Your L.A.: How to get civically engaged and make Los Angeles work for you

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