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According to the report, commanders became aware of the fire’s westward movement just after 2 a.m., and ordered evacuations for much of west Altadena at 3 a.m., with alerts going out at 3:25 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

And he ordered RIH to give him all the documents demanded by the government’s subpoena by Tuesday, implying that the hospital might destroy these records if he did not obtain them immediately.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

Autopsies ordered by coroners are usually done as part of investigations into an unexpected or unusual death as well as deaths in custody.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Evacuations were ordered for parts of Simi Valley and neighboring city Thousand Oaks, while several neighborhoods in northern Los Angeles were put under evacuation warnings.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Anna May ordered her sardine sandwich and I asked for egg salad.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu