[Wolfstar]

In this case, it's an east coast bias. Remember the near hysteria over the hurricane that was headed for the east coast a few weeks ago? Compare that saturation coverage to coverage of these fires. Except for CNN, which is in Atlanta, cable and broadcast news operations are located in the eastern power corridor. To them, anything west of the Potomac barely exists.

[ReagansShinyHair]

In this case, it's an east coast bias.

I read somewhere, that any distance south from New York is equal to twice that distance going west, in terms of news and college reputations, etc. So, a state four hours south of NY will get as much attention as a state 2 hours west. Seems to be true.

[PhiKapMom]

Isn't that the truth. Living here in flyover country we know all about being ignored. Looks like it extends all the way west now.

I find the lack of coverage on Cable (non) News Channels appalling. They hype the RAT candidates and what is happening in Baghdad. Excuse me, but I think SoCal fires are more important and so do a lot of people!

It is like a conscience decision on the part of the cable outlets not cover! But let a car chase start up and there they all are -- wall to wall coverage!

[Brian S]

I said beginning on Saturday and I say again tonight, I'm amazed and pissed at the lack of supposed "cable news networks" coverage of this tragedy.

This is witness that the cable news channels are nothing but talking shills for their own political agendas. CNN, MSNBS and FOX are whom I'm talking about!

Thank God for FreeRepublic where news is reported, play by play, by real reporters...citizen reporters, there and on the ground.

I'll get out of the way, now that I have ranted, and let those "on the ground" continue their excellent coverage.

Godspeed and Prayers to all those suffering and in peril.