Fire & Drought

The firefighters were overcome with flames as they tried to take cover under their emergency shelters.

The court tries other measures before giving an ‘Allen charge,’ considered a last-ditch effort to force a verdict.

The LA city controller said the fire has already cost city taxpayers $3 million in LAFD costs.

State Farm denied any mishandling or intentional underpaying of wildfire claims.

Wade Crowfoot addressed how the plan affects farmland, housing development, and water infrastructure construction.

The president criticized state and local governments for their handling of the Pacific Palisades and Eaton Canyon wildfires.

Researchers found that some bird species increased in population after a wildfire, and the positive effect often lasted many years.

Utility Southern California Edison is accused of starting the fire, while officials said Genasys Inc. sent out an erroneous emergency alert during the blaze.

Local fire officials released a review detailing actions taken during and after the fire.

Prosecutors alleged that Jonathan Rinderknecht, an Uber driver, maliciously started the fire near a popular hiking trail in Los Angeles.

County leaders hear details of an independent review about the catastrophic fires. Among the recommendations: better training and improved communication.

The integrated system conserves water, controls weeds, and fertilizes soil without using synthetic fertilizers and chemicals.

The cleanup could take two years, while future operation remains uncertain.

Forty percent of the state is grappling with drought.

Fire officials reported extensive tree mortality as the Garnet fire continued to burn.

Federal investigations continue into the Palisades and Eaton fires in the Los Angeles area.

The lawsuits blame Southern California Edison for negligence that allegedly led to its equipment starting the blazes.