Jonathan Vigliotti is an Emmy-winning CBS news correspondent based in Los Angeles and previously served as a foreign correspondent for CBS’s London Bureau. He’s reported on sight for Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crash, the Syrian civil war and recently authored the book, “Before It’s Gone: Stories from the Front Lines of Climate Change in Small Town America.”
Jonathan Vigliotti discusses What REALLY went wrong during the LA wildfires. From residents ignoring warnings to Mayor Karen Bass being out of the country, Jonathan helps break down how LA’s leadership failed when it mattered most. He shares first responders' panic-filled experiences on the frontlines of the Pacific Palisades fire, the shocking impact of budget cuts to firefighters, and how false evacuation alerts left residents in chaos. Mayim and Jonathan tackle why LA’s emergency response fell apart, how environmental policies might be making things worse, and the critical changes needed to prevent future disasters. WATCH NOW to uncover the devastating reality and what must change to protect LA’s future.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
02:25 - What Went Wrong?
11:32 - Preventative Measures Before the Fires
15:25 - Budget Cuts & Firefighter Staffing Issues
23:06 - Water Infrastructure & Fire Hydrant Challenges
31:35 - Is All of This because of an Endangered Fish?
40:01 - Future Implications & Next Steps
49:18 - Community Rebuilding Efforts
56:06 - Ways to Support Fire Recovery Efforts
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- California Community Foundation: https://www.calfund.org/funds/wildfire-recovery-fund/
- United Way of Greater Los Angeles: https://unitedwayla.org/wildfire-response-resources/
- Pasadena Animal Shelter: https://give.pasadenahumane.org/give/654134/#!/donation/checkout
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