Good morning, it’s Thursday. Here are the five USC, Los Angeles, and California stories you need to know for today.

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Officials said firefighters have slowed the massive Palisades and Eaton blazes as this week’s dangerous winds begin to die down. The Eaton fire is 55% contained and the Palisades is 22%. Still, it may be a short reprieve. Forecasters warned that dry conditions and renewed winds could once again bring fire weather next week.

Staff / NBC Los Angeles

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Wildfire evacuees say they’re growing increasingly frustrated that they can’t return to their homes even after fires have passed through their neighborhoods. Some want to sleep in their own beds. Others want to see if their homes have burned down. Officials haven’t said when they’ll lift evacuation orders.

Staff / Los Angeles Times

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Two USC film students could earn the chance to air a Super Bowl commercial — and win $1 million. Ryan Robinson and Zach Shenouda are one of three finalist teams chosen from thousands of filmmakers in a Doritos ad-making competition. Watch their hilarious video here.

Sammie Yen / Annenberg Media

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False reports of immigration raids in California are running rampant on social media. Yes, there were Border Patrol raids in Bakersfield. But Instagram posts alleging crackdowns in LA, the Bay Area, and elsewhere in the Central Valley are straight misinformation, officials say.

Mathew Miranda / The Sacramento Bee

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The Watch Duty app, which provides real-time updates on wildfires, has become a must-download for Angelenos over the last week. Its fans are numerous and, apparently, emotional. “I meet people in the grocery store and they’ll fucking cry in my arms,” the nonprofit’s CEO said.

Nicole Fell / The Hollywood Reporter

Thanks to reader Amy C, who pointed out that she managed to secure the FEMA aid mentioned in yesterday’s newsletter before settling with her insurer.