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Firefighter Raises Concerns Before Palisades Fire

Sworn testimony reveals warnings about unextinguished Lachman fire before devastating Palisades blaze

L.A. Firefighter Testifies Lachman Fire Not Fully Extinguished Before Crews Ordered to Leave

Firefighter Scott Pike says he warned a captain about smoldering hot spots, but his concerns were dismissed before the blaze reignited days later.

LA County Improves Permit Tracking for Wildfire Rebuilding

New dashboard aims to ease concerns for thousands of residents trying to rebuild after devastating fires.

Dead Humpback Whale Washes Ashore in Newport Beach

Necropsy planned to determine cause of death for juvenile whale found near elementary school

Malibu Sues LA City and State Over Palisades Fire

The coastal community alleges government failures led to the devastating 2025 wildfire.

Los Angeles Fines Palisades Fire Victims for Uncleared Brush

Residents outraged after receiving citations despite losing their homes in the deadly blaze

Magnitude 3.5 Earthquake Shakes Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles Area

No immediate reports of damage or injuries, but tremor felt across wide region.

At Least 8 Skiers Dead After Avalanche in Northern California

Authorities say one skier remains missing after the deadly incident in the Sierra Nevada mountains.

Deadly Avalanche Strikes Near Lake Tahoe

Search-and-rescue teams recover bodies of 8 skiers, with 1 still missing, in the deadliest snow disaster in modern California history.

One Year Later, LA Residents Struggle to Rebuild After Deadly Fires

Permitting delays, insurance gaps, and financial hurdles continue to hamper recovery efforts.

10 Skiers Missing, 6 Stranded After California Avalanche

Rescue teams dispatched to Sierra Nevada mountains near Lake Tahoe as heavy snow hits the region

10 Skiers Missing After Avalanche in Northern California

Rescue efforts underway for group caught in Castle Peak avalanche

Ten Skiers Missing, Six Stranded in California Avalanche

Rescue teams dispatched as heavy snow hits Sierra Nevada mountains

SoCal Hit With Mudslides, Flooding, and Water Rescues as Storms Batter Region

Two more storms are expected to hit Southern California this week, bringing more rain and potential for dangerous conditions.

Judge Clears Mega Lawsuit Over Deadly Palisades Fire

Lawsuit claims California and LA failed to properly extinguish initial Lachman Fire.

LA County Backs Disaster Rebuilding Authority

Supervisors move to establish coordinated recovery effort after devastating 2025 wildfires.