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Here are today's headlines from the Los Angeles Times.

According to the CDC, bird flu infections in dairy cows are more widespread than we thought.

Reporter Suzanne Rust breaks down the study that suggests the H5N1 virus could be spreading undetected

in livestock across the U.S. And it might even be infecting unaware veterinarians.

Researchers tested 150 vets and found three had virus antibodies, even though none of them

had symptoms, and they hadn't worked with cattle or poultry known to be infected.

One of them even worked in South Carolina and Georgia, where no cases have

been reported. This means more outbreaks could be going undetected. Experts warned this virus is

changing and with the right conditions, it could become more dangerous. When flames erupted in the Pacific Palisades, fire crews took more than 18 minutes to

arrive, but by then it was too late.

Now, former L.A. Fire Department officials say at least 10 more engines should have been sent

to patrol ahead of time.

Reporters Paul Pringle and Aline Chekmedian reveal that despite warnings of extreme winds,

the LAFD failed to pre-deploy extra resources.

Former fire chiefs say this disaster could have been prevented with proper preparation.

However, LAFD chief Kristen Crowley has not answered any questions from

the Times about the whereabouts of engines before the blaze.

Immigration raids could be coming to Southern California, and activists are gearing up for a fight.

Rachel Udanga reports that a coalition of 60 organizations

has formed a community self-defense network to disrupt ICE operations.

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