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Hunter Biden is trying to dodge a deposition in a lawsuit involving his infamous laptop because he wants to decamp to South Africa for three months — and he’s using the LA wildfire as “an excuse,” new court papers allege. Former Trump White House aide Garrett Ziegler — whom Hunter claimed illegally hacked his laptop and spread its embarrassing contents — is fighting the Biden scion’s request to drop a lawsuit against him. Biden said in a filing last week that he cannot pursue the suit because he is broke due to his art no longer selling and the wildfire...

After 35 days of being displaced by the Los Angeles wildfires, Adam finally steps back into his Malibu condo to assess the damage. In this exclusive vlog, get a firsthand look at the aftermath, the impact on his property, and his unfiltered take on California’s handling of these disasters.

A Malibu real estate agent warned California homeowners about the need to protect themselves after a serial squatter reportedly targeted the beachfront community for years, a problem she said could become worse after the Los Angeles wildfires. “I don’t know how she got away with it for so long in Malibu with the amount of people that she did,” Liz Benichou, a Malibu real estate agent and lifelong resident of the area, explained to Fox News Digital about the accusations against Ellie Mae McNulty. “It’s a very small, tight-knit community. You see the same people. You get this familiarity. You...

VIDEOThe world is watching in horror as Los Angeles burns to the ground. Personally, I used to live in Los Angeles. So, it pains me to see these neighborhoods, which I love, get destroyed. I am going to get to the bottom of this. We are going to go through what we know about the Los Angeles fires.

A VW van sits among burned out homes, Jan. 9, 2025, in Malibu, Calif. Mark J. Terrill/AP Photo Preston Martin figured the retro blue Volkswagen van he slept in for a year during college was a goner, given that he parked it in a Malibu neighborhood just before the Palisades fire ripped through, reducing homes and cars to rubble and charred metal. So the surfboard maker was stunned to find that the vehicle survived. Not only that, a photo of the vibrant bus taken by an Associated Press photographer was circulating widely on television and online, giving viewers a measure...

A Malibu resident is telling his story about how he captured a now-viral photo of a Volkswagen Bus that survived the deadly Palisades Fire. “Get out of the house, now! There’s a massive fireball heading your way,” Pacific Palisades resident Matt Baker said of a friend calling him to give him this urgent warning as the fire started. “I stayed in the danger zone far longer than I should have. I was determined to make sure all my neighbors safely evacuated,” Baker said about staying to fight the flames.

Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith is one of the many Los Angeles residents whose home was destroyed in the California wildfires, his wife Nathalie Dufresne-Smith revealed on social media. In a post featuring pictures of a sunset, she wrote, “We lost our house,” adding in the caption, “We are safe. We have each other. We will start again. #malibustrong.” She added, “Thank you for your support during these trying times.” …

Mel Gibson is among the multiple celebrities to have lost a home in the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. During an appearance on NewsNation’s Elizabeth Vargas Reports Thursday, Jan. 9, the actor revealed that his Malibu home was destroyed while he was filming in Austin, Texas. "Obviously, it’s kind of devastating. It’s emotional," said Gibson, 69. “You live there for a long time, and you had all your stuff." "I had my stuff there, and it’s all like, I’ve been relieved from the burden of my stuff, because it’s all in cinders,” he added. Gibson added that he "was kind of...

Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered an independent investigation into the causes behind water supply problems that left dry fire hydrants and hampered firefighting efforts during the devastating fires in Southern California. Newsom’s demand for answers came amid criticism of city officials in Los Angeles over their handling of the disaster and questions about whether local water-related decisions and planning played a role in depriving firefighters of water during the most destructive fires in L.A. history. The governor has also come under fire, largely on social media and in right-wing media coverage, for the state’s handling of the disaster.

California is drowning in an inferno of DEI mediocrity and failure—and on top of that, it’s literally burning to the ground. It’s a horrific, nightmarish state of affairs, with people and animals losing their lives and homes thanks to the gross negligence and DEI stupidity of so-called leaders and officials. Right now, California looks like all-out Armageddon, with water and firefighter shortages, mass looting, and, this just in: pyromaniacs are now jumping into the chaos. In Santa Monica, a group of arsonists was even caught on camera setting fires. Many people online suspect the recent Malibu fires may be the...

Epic Adam Carolla rant from a hotel after the LA wildfires forced to evacuate from his home, where he predicts Hollywood leftists will be so frustrated by the rebuild effort that they will not vote Democrat: "You guys all voted for Karen Bass, the mayor of Los Angeles. You all voted for Gavin Newsom, and now you xxxxxxx get what you get. now that your house is on fire. So here's what's going to happen. All these people who are deep blue Democrats are now going to have to pull a permit to rebuild, and they're going to get the...

Mark Hamill was forced to flee his Malibu home as dangerous wildfires continue to spread through Southern California. The “Star Wars” actor, 73, posted a statement on Instagram Tuesday night where he detailed his and his family’s “last-minute” evacuation. “Personal Fire Update: 7pm- Evacuated Malibu so last-minute there (were) small fires on both sides of the road as we approached [Pacific Coast Highway],” Hamill wrote.

An apocalyptic video shows two men and a dog in a home surrounded by roaring flames as wildfires spread throughout the Los Angeles area due to extreme winds. The now viral video shows the blaze roaring dangerously close to the home. Huge flames and smoke can be seen outside of the window behind the living room and wrapping around the home. One can hear the winds whipping and whistling in the background. “It’s going to be ok,” the man says to a dog wagging its tail.

A woman speaking to ABC 7 amid the ongoing Palisades fire disaster revealed her parents home recently had its fire coverage removed by an insurance company after living at the home for 75 years. Legendary Hollywood actor James Woods, whose home is in danger from the fires, also stated a major insurance company canceled all policies in his neighborhood “about four months ago.” Speaking with the media, a local woman said her 90-year-old parents “got canceled from their fire insurance,” blaming the state of California for leaving taxpaying citizens without coverage. “They’ve lived in this house for 75 years and...

The Malibu wildfires have forced thousands of people to flee the upscale California enclave—including dozens of A-list stars, from Dick Van Dyke and Cher to Julia Roberts. Firefighters have been working tirelessly to combat the furious blaze, known as the Franklin Fire, as it ripped through Malibu Canyon, scorching more than 2,700 acres and multiple homes as residents fled the affluent area. The fires had grown to 3,893 acres by 4:25 a.m. PST on Dec. 11. and were at 7% containment. Van Dyke, 98, and his wife, Arlene Silver, 53, were among the many Malibu residents pushed out of their...

An evacuation order is in place near the city of Malibu in the US state of California after a fast-moving wildfire broke out and burned hundreds of acres of vegetation. The blaze has been dubbed the Franklin Fire by authorities, who say it started in Malibu Canyon at about 22:50 local time on Monday (06:50 GMT). Firefighters are on the scene and a mandatory evacuation order is in place for a wide swathe of eastern Malibu. A shelter-in-place order applies to much of nearby Pepperdine University. It is not yet clear what caused the blaze, which has been labelled a...

When Republicans take the House, we’ll finally get answers about Hunter and Joe Biden A big-shot Hollywood lawyer reportedly paid off Hunter Biden’s delinquent taxes — which a source told The Post amounted to more than $2 million — as President Biden’s notoriously troubled son awaits the results of a Delaware grand jury’s investigation into his personal finances. Kevin Morris, an entertainment attorney and novelist who earned a fortune representing the co-creators of “South Park” and won a Tony Award as the co-producer of “The Book of Mormon,” footed Hunter Biden’s overdue taxes totaling over $2 million — more than...

MALIBU, Calif. (KABC) -- A preliminary 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck the Malibu area, rattling Southern California Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake struck around 7:28 a.m. at a depth of nearly six miles. It originally registered as a 5.1, but was quickly downgraded.

First son Hunter Biden appeared cheerful and upbeat Friday as he strolled into an upscale Malibu restaurant one day after pleading guilty to tax evasion charges in a Los Angeles courtroom. Hunter, flanked by Secret Service agents, was spotted grinning ear to ear as he fumbled with his cellphone while heading to Moonshadows Malibu for lunch. The restaurant boasts “award-winning ocean view dining” and invites patrons to “Indulge in a dining experience that will scintillate all your senses.” https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/hunter-biden-makes-way-moonshadows-89095792_7ea670.jpg?resize=816,1024&quality=75&strip=all Hunter, sporting a baseball cap emblazoned with Hawaii’s flag and several bracelets below his rolled-up sleeves spent about two hours inside...

A legend walks among us. Shirley MacLaine, 90, made a rare public appearance in Malibu, California on Sunday. The Hollywood icon had lunch at Kristy’s restaurant, which she also visited on the Fourth of July. MacLaine wore a blue shirt with a zip-up jacket, black pants and red shoes. She also sported bright white hair and glasses and carried a small black purse.