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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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?

Bay Area sends more resources to help on-going battle against LA wildfires
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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
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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.

Southern California to see major wintertime fire threat

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.

Keanu Reeves' stolen watches recovered in Chile: reports

Three watches believed to have been stolen from actor Keanu Reeves' Los Angeles home a year ago were recovered by police in Chile following a series of raids.

2 arrested, accused of killing doctor outside Woodland Hills urgent care

Evan Hardman and Ashley Rose Sweeting were arrested and are accused of murdering Dr. Hamid Mirshojae outside his Woodland Hills clinic in August.

Disney agrees to $43.25M settlement over women earning less than men for a decade

Disney has tentatively agreed to pay $43.25 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that female employees earned less money than their male colleagues for nearly 10 years.