Gusts of up to 70 mph are possible along the coast and valleys, and in the mountains, up to 100 mph, the National Weather Service said. Swaths of Los Angeles County, and most of Ventura County, are at the highest risk.

Homeowners dealing with the loss or destruction of their homes during the brush fires that are still ripping through Los Angeles County will need to consider their insurance options next. While many residents in Altadena and West Los Angeles grip with loss amid the devastating fires,

The ferocious Pacific Palisades Fire ripping through Los Angeles is barely a day old, but already stands among the most destructive wildfires in the county’s history.

Forecasters in Southern California expect to issue a 'particularly dangerous situation' red flag warning for the coming week as the Santa Ana wind forecast worsens.

The 'Doctor Strange' director opens up on how a catastrophic fire impacted his family ("people grieve differently") and wise words offered by mentor Wim Wenders to his young son: "Hold onto your memories.

Former Milwaukee Brewers star outfielder Ryan Braun praised the work of the firefighters who battled the deadly wildfires that struck Los Angeles

The Palisades fire wreaked significant havoc on the nearby city of Malibu. In an interview, Mayor Doug Stewart said that the state has taken charge of debris removal efforts, praising its effective management of the cleanup after the 2018 Woolsey fire, but the process of building back is a long one.

As of late last week, investigations were under way into whether equipment owned and operated by Southern California Edison, the utility subsidiary of

While social media amplifies (and attacks) wealthy homeowners offering to "pay any amount" for mitigation — and such outfits do certainly exist — most private firefighters work for utilities, insurers or independent jurisdictions.

I have friends who lost houses. I have family who were burned out of their home. Los Angeles has lost churches, synagogues, and architecture that are part of our collective history—not just architectural gems, but civic hubs and touchstones for communal memory.

Rami and Diane Brosh, whose home burned in the 2018 Woolsey Fire, said the first thing they did after processing their new reality was call their insurance company. “We did something that ...