Wildfire

LA Fires 7 hours ago

LA relied on teen volunteers for years despite fire chief's warning, but leaders can't be sued: lawyer

Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley asked for full-time employees to augment a mostly volunteer brush-clearing crew two years ago.

LA Fires 11 hours ago

Cali Rep. Chu says 'wildfires have no political affiliations' after Trump floated conditions for federal aid

Rep. Judy Chu said she does not believe conditions should be placed on federal aid for wildfires sweeping through Southern California, after President Donald Trump suggested such.

Entertainment 20 hours ago

Ricki Lake given replacement for ‘one of the many priceless things’ she lost after LA fires destroyed her home

Ricki Lake shared a very special gift she was given to replace one of the many items she lost when her home burned down during the Los Angeles fires.

LA Fires 1 day ago

As LA schools prepare to reopen, toxic ash raises concerns

As parents in Los Angeles County prepare to send their children back to the schools in wildfire impacted areas that are still standing, parents are wondering how safe they are.

LA Fires 1 day ago

Rain in California helps firefighters respond to wildfires but presents risk of toxic ash runoff

Rain in Southern California is expected to help firefighters responding to multiple wildfires, but potentially heavy rain on burned hillsides could cause toxic ash runoff.

LA Fires 1 day ago

Israeli firefighter battling LA fires says California has similarity to home that could give her advantage

A delegation of Israeli firefighting experts spent a week in California helping American crews combat the LA fires. One member of the team described the experience as an "honor."

California 2 days ago

Compton Cowboys step up during Los Angeles wildfires to rescue endangered horses

The founder of the Compton Cowboys shared stories of unusual heroism and ongoing efforts to rescue horses during the devastating LA fires.

Donald Trump 2 days ago

Trump meets with California residents, fire and law enforcement officials to see LA wildfire damage first hand

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump traveled to Southern California and met with residents to tour the damage of the Los Angeles wildfires on Friday.

Politics 3 days ago

Newsom-Trump war of words still simmering as president arrives in California to survey wildfires

There's been no let-up in the war of words between President Donald Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom as Trump arrives in Los Angeles to survey damage from the recent horrific wildfires.

Opinion 3 days ago

California needs Trump’s golden touch. Here are 3 things Gov. Newsom should request

Trump is set to tour the California wildfire devastation and that state sure needs his help. The bigger question is, will Gov. Newsom be able to work with the new president?