You may not think of transit drivers when you think of first responders, but that’s exactly what our Pasadena Transit team was on Tuesday night as the Eaton Fire broke out in Pasadena and Altadena.

Our transit team drivers faced unimaginable conditions as they drove into evacuation zones to evacuate hundreds of seniors from living facilities, some buildings were already on fire, showing us that these unsung heroes wear Pasadena Transit hats, not capes.

City of Pasadena

Meanwhile in DC: These people don’t want to go back to cheap groceries and a secure border. They want to destroy this country from within.

NEW: As fire officials have begun repopulating the Eaton and Palisades fire zones, many residents will have to deal with smoke damage in their homes. Scott Huml, a Tactmit tactical mitigation specialist said homeowners should have their property inspected before they move in.

JUST IN: President Donald J. Trump and the First Lady have boarded an official U.S. government plane and will soon depart for Washington, D.C.

MAGA! 🇺🇸

"Our citizens made it clear that they are sick and tired of politicians who prefer coddling criminals to supporting our police."

Read more: https://lawenforcementtoday.com/public-support-shifts-from-defund-police-to-pro-police-policies-nationwide

Our deepest condolences are with the Honolulu Fire Department, as well as the family, friends, and loved ones of Firefighter Jeffrey Fiala, who perished in the line of duty on January 6th, 2025, while fighting a three-alarm building fire.

Hawaii: FF Fiala was killed on January 6, 2025, while battling a fire in the McCully-Moiliili neighborhood of Honolulu when a roof partially collapsed. 

FF Fiala had graduated the 115th firefighter recruit class in March 2024.

Rest In Peace, Hero 💔🖤

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/hi/hawaii/news/2025/01/07/firefighter-killed-while-on-duty-identified-as-jeffrey-fiala

We also wish a quick recovery to the multiple other firefighters injured in the fire. 🙏🏽

Happening Now: A long line of cars in Brentwood, CA as evacuees from the Palisades Fire return home for the first time in more than a week.

Watch: The Leftists March in Eureka, California earlier today.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is announcing an update for repopulation of communities impacted by the Palisades Fire effective 12:00 PM on Saturday, January 18, 2025.

MCR-U021-C: North of Mesa Peak Motorway/Malibu Canyon Road and South of Mulholland Highway/Las Virgenes Road

Knowing your Zone is critical to staying safe during a public safety emergency such as a wildfire, flood, tsunami, hurricane, earthquake, or active shooter incident.

Zones will be used in emergency alert notifications to communicate who is impacted by an emergency and what actions should be taken.

To verify if your Zone has been released visit protect.genasys.com . Type your address into the search bar at the top left or the Zone number.

The Palisades Unified Command continues to monitor the active fire areas, as well as those areas remaining closed due to critical infrastructure concerns or safety hazards.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department have a strong presence in the repopulated and evacuated areas to ensure the protection of our residents and their property.

Be mindful, all other road closures and evacuated areas for the PALISADES FIRE remain in effect.

Your safety and resilience are what matter most. If you have questions or need assistance, local resources and authorities are here to support you every step of the way.

Chicago: A woman was captured on camera climbing a building at Parkway Gardens (O’Block), using fabric tied together as a makeshift rope to lower herself to the ground. 👀

Detectives believed that Pinero was carrying a large quantity of narcotics and a surveillance team was set up to follow him. They sent a marked patrol vehicle to try to stop him, but Pinero and his female passenger refused to stop.

Read more: https://lawenforcementtoday.com/traffic-stop-in-texas-ends-in-driver-fleeing-and-running-over-woman-killing-her

*NEWS INTERRUPTION*

JUST IN: President Donald J Trump has landed in Virginia at Dulles International to a barrage of camera flashes

This still feels so surreal.

johnny maga

Earlier today, Palisades Unified Command held a repopulation meeting to discuss the return of residents to areas that have been affected by the fire.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department along with federal, state, and local agencies are working diligently and tirelessly to restore communities.

If you are allowed to go back to your home and notice downed electrical wires, keep your distance and call Edison right away. There may be power outages when you get back home. The public should remain alert about the current fire situation. Follow road closures and any evacuation orders or warnings.

We appreciate everyone’s patience as we work to restore normalcy in these communities.

Mexico: Juan Carlos Felix Gastelum 'El Chavo Felix' Captured In Culiacan, Sinaloa

Read more: https://www.borderlandbeat.com/2025/01/live-thread-juan-carlos-felix-gastelum.html

President Donald J Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrive at Trump National Sterling, VA! 🇺🇸

Margo Martin

The ex-girlfriend, who does not want her identity revealed, slammed the court for letting him out on bail in the first place, allowing him to drunkenly plow his car through pedestrians, including children.

Read more: https://lawenforcementtoday.com/ex-girlfriend-of-suspect-who-stole-a-car-and-injured-seven-people-slams-the-court-for-letting-him-out-on-bail-in-her-dv-case

The Madison Police Department, Wisconsin sadly announced the death of Detective Erik Lee. Detective Lee suffered a medical event while on duty. Rest Easy Brother. Prayers for his family of blue and blood. 🙏🏽

JUST IN

Huge congratulations to Academy Class 478 and graduate Guardado from the Culver City Police Department.

In these challenging times for so many, it’s truly inspiring to see so many dedicated people willing to step up and serve as first responders. Your hard work and commitment to the community shine brightly.

We can’t wait to see the positive impact Officer Guardado will make in his new role in law enforcement. Please join us in welcoming our new Officer to the Culver City community.

Culver City PD

Welcome to the Family! 💙