14 handy gifts for hikers and walkers out to conquer L.A. – Los Angeles Times

SoCal heat wave expected to peak Wednesday, bringing triple digit temps to some spots  KABC-TV

Los Angeles Wildfires: Newsom Launches Investigation Into Water Shortages  Forbes Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces heat for fire budget, Ghana trip as city burns  USA TODAY Reservoir in Pacific Palisades was out of commission when fire started  NBC News No ‘water system in the world’ could have handled the LA fires. How the region could have minimized the damage  CNN Here is why California can’t use ocean water to help fight the wildfires  The Independent

Controller Kenneth Mejia’s Office Faces Budget Cuts — and a Charter Re  CityWatch LA