New AZ law paves way for casitas; deadly California wildfires l Morning News Brief
PHOENIX - A new law is paving the way for more housing in Arizona; raging wildfires in California have forced thousands to flee their homes; and more. Here's a look at some of our top stories for the morning of Wednesday, January 8.
1. New law boosts casita construction in Arizona
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Arizona's new casitas law enables homeowners to build additional units
Arizona's new casitas law allows homeowners to build units on single-family lots in cities with more than 75,000 people, allowing residents to build units for elderly family members and rental units for profit.
2. Residents flee amid Pacific Palisades Fire
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Celebrity residents evacuate as Pacific Palisades wildfire destroys homes
A growing wildfire in Pacific Palisades has forced evacuations, including several celebrities, as flames continue to threaten homes and neighborhoods in Los Angeles.
3. Latest on wildfires burning near LA
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Los Angeles wildfires latest: Crews struggle to contain blazes as thousands flee; 2 dead
Several wildfires burned across the Los Angeles area on Wednesday morning, destroying homes, closing schools, and forcing evacuations. Here’s what to know.
4. ‘Like driving through hell’
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Watch: Palisades Fire creates apocalyptic scene along L.A. highway
"Like driving through hell" is how one Los Angeles resident described evacuating down the Pacific Coast Highway as the Palisades Fire raged out of control all around her.
5. Landlords sued by Justice Dept.
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6 major landlords accused of scheming to keep rents high, DOJ says
Several large landlords in the U.S. are being sued by the Justice Department for allegedly coordinating to keep Americans’ rents high. Here’s what to know.
Today's weather
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Arizona weather forecast: Wind Advisory in Phoenix
A windy Wednesday in the Valley with a high in the 60s.