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CNN
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Bill Hader describes ‘shock' of LA wildfires and the sweet way girlfriend Ali Wong helped him in the aftermath
Bill Hader was in Malibu filming a Volkswagen commercial with his former 'SNL' co-stars Kristen Wiig and Fred Armisen when a devastating wildfire began ripping through the Pacific Palisades, the affluent West Los Angeles neighborhood perched atop a peak overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Hader opened up about seeing his community destroyed and his experience in the aftermath for the first time on a recent episode of Conan O'Brien's podcast, 'Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend.' With help from a news crew, as seen in a viral clip, Hader made his way to his home and was grateful to see it was still standing. However, he said, it was 'unlivable' and filled with 'toxic stuff everywhere.' 'There's just devastation all around,' he said. 'It was no good. I was just in total shock.' The once picturesque community was reduced to ash and rubble in January when multiple wildfires erupted in Los Angles. The Eaton Fire, which burned through Altadena on LA's East Side, and The Palisades Fire are considered the most destructive fires in LA history and killed 29 people. Hader said he has a 'great support system of friends,' including his girlfriend, comedian Ali Wong, who supported him in the aftermath. Wong, he said, helped him go clothes shopping after his kids noticed he was still wearing only sweatpants. 'It was very sweet. It meant a lot to me,' he said. 'My kids are like, 'You're living in your pajamas,' like, they're very worried. And I told her about that and she was like, 'Let me take you to get some clothes.'' The hardest part, he said, was knowing his kids lost so much and 'just seeing the devastation in that community and everything, I was speechless.' Hader has three daughters – Hannah, Harper and Hayley – who he shares with his ex-wife, director and screenwriter Maggie Carey. Hader said they have been 'resilient' throughout the ordeal. 'Everybody's like, are you there for your kids? And it's like, 'No, I'm getting more from them,'' he said. 'I'm so inspired by them and their ability to move and adapt and be positive.'
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bill Hader describes ‘shock' of LA wildfires and the sweet way girlfriend Ali Wong helped him in the aftermath
Bill Hader was in Malibu filming a Volkswagen commercial with his former 'SNL' co-stars Kristen Wiig and Fred Armisen when a devastating wildfire began ripping through the Pacific Palisades, the affluent West Los Angeles neighborhood perched atop a peak overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Hader opened up about seeing his community destroyed and his experience in the aftermath for the first time on a recent episode of Conan O'Brien's podcast, 'Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend.' With help from a news crew, as seen in a viral clip, Hader made his way to his home and was grateful to see it was still standing. However, he said, it was 'unlivable' and filled with 'toxic stuff everywhere.' 'There's just devastation all around,' he said. 'It was no good. I was just in total shock.' The once picturesque community was reduced to ash and rubble in January when multiple wildfires erupted in Los Angles. The Eaton Fire, which burned through Altadena on LA's East Side, and The Palisades Fire are considered the most destructive fires in LA history and killed 29 people. Hader said he has a 'great support system of friends,' including his girlfriend, comedian Ali Wong, who supported him in the aftermath. Wong, he said, helped him go clothes shopping after his kids noticed he was still wearing only sweatpants. 'It was very sweet. It meant a lot to me,' he said. 'My kids are like, 'You're living in your pajamas,' like, they're very worried. And I told her about that and she was like, 'Let me take you to get some clothes.'' The hardest part, he said, was knowing his kids lost so much and 'just seeing the devastation in that community and everything, I was speechless.' Hader has three daughters – Hannah, Harper and Hayley – who he shares with his ex-wife, director and screenwriter Maggie Carey. Hader said they have been 'resilient' throughout the ordeal. 'Everybody's like, are you there for your kids? And it's like, 'No, I'm getting more from them,'' he said. 'I'm so inspired by them and their ability to move and adapt and be positive.'
CNN
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Bill Hader describes ‘shock' of LA wildfires and the sweet way girlfriend Ali Wong helped him in the aftermath
Bill Hader was in Malibu filming a Volkswagen commercial with his former 'SNL' co-stars Kristen Wiig and Fred Armisen when a devastating wildfire began ripping through the Pacific Palisades, the affluent West Los Angeles neighborhood perched atop a peak overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Hader opened up about seeing his community destroyed and his experience in the aftermath for the first time on a recent episode of Conan O'Brien's podcast, 'Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend.' With help from a news crew, as seen in a viral clip, Hader made his way to his home and was grateful to see it was still standing. However, he said, it was 'unlivable' and filled with 'toxic stuff everywhere.' 'There's just devastation all around,' he said. 'It was no good. I was just in total shock.' The once picturesque community was reduced to ash and rubble in January when multiple wildfires erupted in Los Angles. The Eaton Fire, which burned through Altadena on LA's East Side, and The Palisades Fire are considered the most destructive fires in LA history and killed 29 people. Hader said he has a 'great support system of friends,' including his girlfriend, comedian Ali Wong, who supported him in the aftermath. Wong, he said, helped him go clothes shopping after his kids noticed he was still wearing only sweatpants. 'It was very sweet. It meant a lot to me,' he said. 'My kids are like, 'You're living in your pajamas,' like, they're very worried. And I told her about that and she was like, 'Let me take you to get some clothes.'' The hardest part, he said, was knowing his kids lost so much and 'just seeing the devastation in that community and everything, I was speechless.' Hader has three daughters – Hannah, Harper and Hayley – who he shares with his ex-wife, director and screenwriter Maggie Carey. Hader said they have been 'resilient' throughout the ordeal. 'Everybody's like, are you there for your kids? And it's like, 'No, I'm getting more from them,'' he said. 'I'm so inspired by them and their ability to move and adapt and be positive.'
CNN
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Bill Hader describes ‘shock' of LA wildfires and the sweet way girlfriend Ali Wong helped him in the aftermath
Bill Hader was in Malibu filming a Volkswagen commercial with his former 'SNL' co-stars Kristen Wiig and Fred Armisen when a devastating wildfire began ripping through the Pacific Palisades, the affluent West Los Angeles neighborhood perched atop a peak overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Hader opened up about seeing his community destroyed and his experience in the aftermath for the first time on a recent episode of Conan O'Brien's podcast, 'Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend.' With help from a news crew, as seen in a viral clip, Hader made his way to his home and was grateful to see it was still standing. However, he said, it was 'unlivable' and filled with 'toxic stuff everywhere.' 'There's just devastation all around,' he said. 'It was no good. I was just in total shock.' The once picturesque community was reduced to ash and rubble in January when multiple wildfires erupted in Los Angles. The Eaton Fire, which burned through Altadena on LA's East Side, and The Palisades Fire are considered the most destructive fires in LA history and killed 29 people. Hader said he has a 'great support system of friends,' including his girlfriend, comedian Ali Wong, who supported him in the aftermath. Wong, he said, helped him go clothes shopping after his kids noticed he was still wearing only sweatpants. 'It was very sweet. It meant a lot to me,' he said. 'My kids are like, 'You're living in your pajamas,' like, they're very worried. And I told her about that and she was like, 'Let me take you to get some clothes.'' The hardest part, he said, was knowing his kids lost so much and 'just seeing the devastation in that community and everything, I was speechless.' Hader has three daughters – Hannah, Harper and Hayley – who he shares with his ex-wife, director and screenwriter Maggie Carey. Hader said they have been 'resilient' throughout the ordeal. 'Everybody's like, are you there for your kids? And it's like, 'No, I'm getting more from them,'' he said. 'I'm so inspired by them and their ability to move and adapt and be positive.'
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bass proposes cutting over 1,600 city jobs amid budget deficit
The Brief Mayor Karen Bass proposed municipal layoffs to address a $1 billion budget deficit while highlighting progress in housing and homelessness. She announced initiatives to expedite rebuilding in Pacific Palisades and emphasized the need for efficient city operations and public safety improvements. Bass is seeking additional state funds to mitigate the impact of these layoffs. LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has proposed laying off over 1,600 government workers to address a nearly $1 billion budget deficit. What we know During her State of the City address on Monday, Bass proposed workforce reductions as a last resort to balance the city's budget amid a slowing economy and increased costs. SUGGESTED: LA Mayor Karen Bass discusses budget, layoffs in State of the City address The proposed layoffs exclude firefighters and sworn police officers. In her address, Bass called the municipal workforce the "city's greatest asset" but said cuts were needed as City Hall wrestles with uncertainty in Washington and higher costs for worker salaries and benefits. The backstory The Palisades Fire in January destroyed over 6,800 structures and claimed at least 12 lives, contributing to the city's financial strain. Late last month, Bass and the city council appealed to Sacramento for nearly $2 billion in disaster recovery aid as the city faces a projected deficit that Bass' office pegged at nearly $1 billion. SUGGESTED: Mayor Bass' deleted text messages from Palisades Fire released Bass' proposed workforce reductions recall the difficult financial stretch of the 2008 recession, when then-Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa ended up slashing thousands of government jobs to keep the books in balance. The other side David Green, president of Service Employees International Union, Local 721, which represents over 10,000 city workers, said the union would be looking for new funding sources and other alternatives to slashing jobs. "We're not going to allow the out-of-touch bureaucrats ... to balance the budget on the backs of city workers," Green said in a statement. SUGGESTED: Fewer than 20% of LA residents approve of Mayor Bass' wildfire response, poll shows Big picture view Despite financial difficulties, Bass highlighted positive developments, such as reduced crime rates and progress in housing homeless individuals. However, she acknowledged the ongoing need for more housing funds and the persistent presence of homeless encampments. SUGGESTED: Mortgage rates jump as tariffs hit markets; biggest spike in nearly a year What's next Bass plans to return to Sacramento this week to seek additional state funds that could reduce the proposed layoffs. The city council will decide on the proposed budget cuts for the fiscal year that begins July 1. The Source Information for this story is from Mayor Bass' State of the City address on Monday, April 21, 2025. City News Service and The Associated Press contributed.
