1,155 homes-- and counting

1,155 homes—and counting (Local)

As the fires blaze through Southern California many helpless people are losing there homes. The fires are being aided by the Santa Ana winds which cause the fires to quickly spiral out of control and leave firefighters never knowing where the next blaze will occur. For this reason many people were unable to protect there homes and leave with enough time to spare to collect personal belongings that mean the most to them.

In my opinion the media should spend as much time as possible alerting people of the area’s that are in the most danger during these fires. Many of the people who lose their homes could be warned and allowed ample time to remove personal belongings. Along with this, media coverage of Red Cross operations, fundraisers and food drives could be heightened to aid those who lose so much when there homes are burnt to the ground.

1. Massive evacuations ordered as onslaught of fires spread (Local)

-As fires spread throughout So. California many are forced out of their homes. http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/front/la-me-fire23oct23,1,2410224.story

2. 1,155 homes—and counting (Local)

-Fires have burned 1,155 homes and more homes still might be in trouble. http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-fire24oct24,1,4570192.story

3. Iraqi militants feed on corruption (World)

-U.S. commanders say Mafia style rackets in industries from auto sales to real estate are funding rebels. http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/la-fg-funding26oct26,1,590102.story

4. In Turkey, pressure builds to attack Iraq (World)

-Leaders are beating their warm drum as pressure mounts to attack Iraq. http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-turkey27oct27,1,2118164.story

5. The air wont do you good (Local)

-Smoke filled air due to the So. California fires cause problems for many, especially young children. http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/front/la-me-air27oct27,1,1812335.story?coll=la-headlines-frontpage&ctrack=8&cset=true

6. Clinton’s White House years become a boom (National)

-Hillary Clinton’s experience with her husband in the White House is helping her presidential campaign. http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/front/la-na-poll24oct24,1,3650823.story?ctrack=7&cset=true

7. Polls don’t reflect Obama’s star power (National)

-Sources say Barack Obama’s gentle attitude is the reason why he lacks in the polls even though he creates a stir where ever he goes. http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/politics/la-na-obama29oct29,1,4152072.story?ctrack=3&cset=true

8. Somalian Prime Minister resigns (World)

-Prime Minister of Somalia resigns due to reoccurring clashes with the president and various lawmakers. http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-somalia30oct30,1,6591835.story?ctrack=4&cset=true

9. N.C. beach house fire kills 7 students (National)

-Early morning blaze kills 7 students, 6 students survived as one jumped into waterway from top story. http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/asection/la-na-beach29oct29,1,1473137.story?ctrack=5&cset=true

10. Hollywood bracing for a writers strike (Local)

-Hollywood film and TV writers talk of a possible walkout that would harm many others and their paychecks. http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/business/newsletter/la-fi-strikeblow29oct29,1,2511342.story?ctrack=6&cset=true