Visual Records: A Fragmented Archive of April 2026
World Press Photo 2026 winners reveal destruction from 2025 events, including over 18,000 buildings lost in Los Angeles. See what happened and why it matters.
#WorldPressPhoto, #LosAngelesFires, #2025Disasters, #Photojournalism, #GlobalEvents
https://newsletter.tf/world-press-photo-2025-disasters-los-angeles-impact/
The World Press Photo winners for 2026 show the impact of 2025's global events. Over 18,000 buildings were destroyed in Los Angeles, a stark contrast to current sports news.
#WorldPressPhoto, #LosAngelesFires, #2025Disasters, #Photojournalism, #GlobalEvents
https://newsletter.tf/world-press-photo-2025-disasters-los-angeles-impact/
#LosAngelesFires #Recovery #CCF #California
From AP News.com: A community foundation raised $100 million after the LA fires. Here's what they learned spending it
When fires broke out across Los Angeles in January 2025, Miguel Santana, CEO of the California Community Foundation, saw the devastation firsthand. The foundation quickly activated its wildfire recovery fund, donating $30 million in the first month. One year later, the fund has raised $100 million from 48,000 donors. The fires killed 31 people and destroyed 17,000 structures, leaving many survivors struggling. Santana emphasizes the need for equitable recovery and highlights challenges like insurance issues. He is working with financial institutions to help survivors access capital. Philanthropy plays a crucial role, but federal support is essential.
MusiCares Distributes $15 Million to Help Los Angeles Music Community Rebuild After Fires
In Ash and Twisted Metal, Finding the Courage to Rebuild
I’ve taken a photo of the year’s headlines every December 31 since 1973. Here’s my collage for 2025: https://bergetoons.blogspot.com/2026/01/out-with-news.html
#Germany #Canada #Trump #newspapers #losangelesfires #popeleo
Rufus Wainwright, Lucius, and Lord Huron Join L.A. Fires Anniversary Benefit
How Business Managers Helped Stars with Lost Homes and Million-Dollar Insurance Premiums After the L.A. Fires
#Variety #EntertainmentIndustry #Features #News #Altadena #AnthonyHopkins #BillyCrystal #EatonFire #JohnGoodman #JuliaLouisDreyfus #LAFires #LosAngelesFires #MelGibson #MilesTeller #PacificPalisades #PalisadesFire #Pasadena #TyraBanks
Worth noting:
"The last time the National Guard was activated without a governor's permission was in 1965, when President Lyndon B. Johnson sent troops to protect a civil rights march in Alabama, according to the Brennan Centre for Justice."
POTUS pursuing justice then, distorting justice now.
https://www.9news.com.au/world/los-angeles-protests-national-guard-troops-arrive-in-la-on-donald-trumps-orders-to-quell-immigration-protests/0e451581-493c-46fc-b426-ee220f6a29fc
#NationalGuard #LosAngelesFires #dystopia
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