Despite the stress of the fires, most L.A. County residents don’t plan to leave, poll finds – Los Angeles Times

Frustrated by relentless copper wire thefts and darkened streets, LA leaders urge Newsom to legislation targeting metal recyclers  LAist

State bailouts are not the solution for Los Angeles’ budget woes  Orange County Register

Udo Kier, German actor who starred in art house and Hollywood movies alike, dies at 81  News Channel 3-12