Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass ousts fire chief over deadly wildfires
Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley has been let go effective immediately, Mayor Karen Bass announced Friday.
Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley has been let go effective immediately, Mayor Karen Bass announced Friday.
Teen stabbed at LA student protest over Trump's immigration policies
A teen was stabbed during a student protest in Los Angeles against President Donald Trump's immigration policies. The incident occurred on the sixth day of protests.
A teen was stabbed during a student protest in Los Angeles against President Donald Trump's immigration policies. The incident occurred on the sixth day of protests.
Beyoncé 'Cowboy Carter' wins album of the year in 2025 Grammys, first for artist
Beyoncé won album of the year for “Cowboy Carter" at the 2025 Grammys, delivering her — at last — the show’s elusive top award.
Beyoncé won album of the year for “Cowboy Carter" at the 2025 Grammys, delivering her — at last — the show’s elusive top award.
Anti-ICE protesters rally in downtown LA against Trump immigration crackdown
Since his inauguration on Jan. 20, Trump has followed through on his campaign promise to dramatically boost deportation of illegal immigrants, with ICE carrying out raids in major cities including Los Angeles and San Diego.
Since his inauguration on Jan. 20, Trump has followed through on his campaign promise to dramatically boost deportation of illegal immigrants, with ICE carrying out raids in major cities including Los Angeles and San Diego.
California Lottery player thought he won $1K; turns out he actually won $1M
A California lottery player got a shock of a lifetime when he went to claim what he thought was a $1,000 prize from a winning scratchers ticket. Turns out he was mistaken, and he actually hit the top prize of $1 million.
A California lottery player got a shock of a lifetime when he went to claim what he thought was a $1,000 prize from a winning scratchers ticket. Turns out he was mistaken, and he actually hit the top prize of $1 million.
Bay Area actress receives surprise Oscar nod
Bay Area native Monica Barbaro received her first Oscar nomination on Thursday, in what many, including the star herself, are calling a surprise selection. Her response to the news was emotional.
Bay Area native Monica Barbaro received her first Oscar nomination on Thursday, in what many, including the star herself, are calling a surprise selection. Her response to the news was emotional.
L.A. fires are an omen that could redefine firefighting preparations
The firestorm swarm in Los Angeles may be an omen of what's to come even before and after the traditional warm weather peak fire season of what's now the fire year.
The firestorm swarm in Los Angeles may be an omen of what's to come even before and after the traditional warm weather peak fire season of what's now the fire year.
Southern California wildfires highlight home insurance industry
Insurers, who have reportedly agreed to phase in selling new policies even in fire risk areas, are confronted with massive new claims from clients who lost homes to the L.A. firestorms. But, different insurers pay claims in different and sometimes lesser ways.
Insurers, who have reportedly agreed to phase in selling new policies even in fire risk areas, are confronted with massive new claims from clients who lost homes to the L.A. firestorms. But, different insurers pay claims in different and sometimes lesser ways.
East Bay middle school students launch effort to help LA fire survivors
For the past ten days, Bay Area businesses and communities have sprung into action, organizing efforts to help survivors of the L.A. wildfires. Now, a group of East Bay middle school students are taking action, starting with one sixth-grader who organized a donation drive.
For the past ten days, Bay Area businesses and communities have sprung into action, organizing efforts to help survivors of the L.A. wildfires. Now, a group of East Bay middle school students are taking action, starting with one sixth-grader who organized a donation drive.
Man arrested for impersonating a firefighter in Palisades fire zone
A man was arrested Saturday night in the area of the Palisades Fire who had been impersonating a firefighter, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said Sunday morning during a press briefing.
A man was arrested Saturday night in the area of the Palisades Fire who had been impersonating a firefighter, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said Sunday morning during a press briefing.
San Francisco SPCA waives puppy adoption fees, opens doors to SoCal animals
As the wildfires in Southern California spreads, hundreds of animals have been separated from their owners, overwhelming shelters in the region. The SF SPCA is trying to clear its shelter, so it can receive adoptable animals from Southern California in the coming days.
As the wildfires in Southern California spreads, hundreds of animals have been separated from their owners, overwhelming shelters in the region. The SF SPCA is trying to clear its shelter, so it can receive adoptable animals from Southern California in the coming days.
Incarcerated firefighters are helping save SoCal—what happens after they get out?
As fires continue to rage across the Los Angeles area, 939 incarcerated firefighters have joined the front lines to support the efforts of local fire crews, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation confirmed to KTVU.
As fires continue to rage across the Los Angeles area, 939 incarcerated firefighters have joined the front lines to support the efforts of local fire crews, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation confirmed to KTVU.
Bay Area continues sending reinforcements to LA as wildfires rage
Two Bay Area fire departments sent crews south to LA to aide in the on-going battle of multiple wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes and left tens of thousands homeless.
Two Bay Area fire departments sent crews south to LA to aide in the on-going battle of multiple wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes and left tens of thousands homeless.
Fire weather watch vs. red flag warning: What is the difference?
We've seen reports about Los Angeles County being under "fire weather watch" and "red flag warning." What is the difference?
We've seen reports about Los Angeles County being under "fire weather watch" and "red flag warning." What is the difference?
Bay Area sends more resources to help on-going battle against LA wildfires
Two Bay Area fire departments sent crews south to supplement firefighting efforts on multiple fronts in the battle to gain containment of serveral wildfires burning in the Los Angeles area.
Two Bay Area fire departments sent crews south to supplement firefighting efforts on multiple fronts in the battle to gain containment of serveral wildfires burning in the Los Angeles area.
Bay Area firefighters deploy to SoCal to battle wildfires
At the San Jose Fire Dept training center, on Wednesday morning, a second wave of firefighters prepared to deploy to Southern Calif. as part of a mutual aide effort to battle wildfires.
At the San Jose Fire Dept training center, on Wednesday morning, a second wave of firefighters prepared to deploy to Southern Calif. as part of a mutual aide effort to battle wildfires.
Where is LA Mayor Karen Bass amid devastating wildfires?
Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles is facing public criticism for being in Ghana during the raging wildfires in Southern California.
Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles is facing public criticism for being in Ghana during the raging wildfires in Southern California.
These California Planet Fitness locations are offering free gym access during destructive wildfires
Guests can access WiFi, charging stations, showers, locker rooms and other gym resources without a membership beginning immediately, through Jan. 15, the gym said Wednesday.
Guests can access WiFi, charging stations, showers, locker rooms and other gym resources without a membership beginning immediately, through Jan. 15, the gym said Wednesday.
Southern California to see major wintertime fire threat
A weather pattern that resembles late summer or fall will develop in Southern California this week.
A weather pattern that resembles late summer or fall will develop in Southern California this week.
LA police chase: 3 taken into custody following pursuit of assault, robbery suspects
Three suspects who were allegedly part of an assault, robbery and carjacking in the Pacific Palisades were taken into custody following a pursuit on Friday morning.
Three suspects who were allegedly part of an assault, robbery and carjacking in the Pacific Palisades were taken into custody following a pursuit on Friday morning.