
Cal Fire engineer accused of arson after 5 Sonoma County fires
A Cal Fire employee from Sonoma County was arrested Friday on suspicion of arson for allegedly setting several fires in the past month, officials said.
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A Cal Fire employee from Sonoma County was arrested Friday on suspicion of arson for allegedly setting several fires in the past month, officials said.
Northern California's Park Fire continues to grow, but it still would need to more than double in size to eclipse the state's largest-ever wildfire.
"Operation Hay Drop" is a mission to save starving and stranded cows – many of which are pregnant – from dying amid back-to-back winter storms.
The climate crisis is among the key factors in a new assessment that shows more than 85% of California's rural and unincorporated land is now in "high" or "very high" severity zones for wildfire danger.
The Placer County wildfire started September 6 and spread into neighboring El Dorado County, forcing evacuations
Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department crews are hopeful to have full containment of the Fairview Fire by Saturday, thanks in large part to the lingering moisture brought by Hurricane Kay.
It's unclear how the fire began but it threatened a solar power farm nearby that is located on the 5200 block of Tequesquite Avenue.
The "Hollister Fire" near Solvang has burnt nearly 100 acres of vegetation and reportedly poses a threat to several structures in the area.
A raging four-alarm fire torched a pallet yard in Rubidoux Sunday evening, destroying multiple buildings, cars, utility poles and trees in the process.
Investigators concluded that a PG&E power line sparked the fire when distribution lines made contact with a tree west of Cresta Dam.
Firefighters were battling a brush fire using retardant drops with aircrafts Saturday afternoon.
A San Bernardino County man is facing a felony grand theft auto charge for allegedly stealing a fire engine, authorities said Thursday.
The puppy, a 3-month-old Australian cattle dog, had gotten her head stuck in the metal wheel disc of an old tire Wednesday.
The jobs local to Southern California include positions on fire engines and hotshot crews.
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection took to YouTube last week to answer a burning question — what kind of damage can an aerial drop of fire retardant cause?
A man was found hanging 8,000 above sea level, upside-down over Lily Rock on the San Jacinto mountain range.
Cal Fire says it has spent $432 million to fight fires through August, with just $11 million left in its annual budget.
Cal Fire pictures show federal, state, and local law enforcement, carrying out mortars, missiles, and tons of pyrotechnics.
A partnership between the California Air National Guard and the state's fire protection agency is helping firefighters on the ground with support from high overhead.
The bodies of five adults been found in the rubble of a board and care facility that burned in a suspicious fire, authorities said Tuesday.
People living in wildfire-prone areas are urged to clear the brush from around their homes and create an evacuation plan.
With more frequent red flag alerts combined with Southern California's extreme drought conditions, state and federal agencies are getting up to speed on the latest firefighting aircraft.
As high winds continue to blow through Southern California, the Red Flag fire warning has firefighters on high alert.
When lives are on the line and homes are in danger, Desiree Horton swoops into action.
California officials have reactivated the state's 22 firefighting air tankers days after one of the aircraft crashed in Yosemite National Park, killing the pilot.
Covina police said the suspect worked for a mental health clinic focused on helping children.
While visiting a shelter for wildfire survivors in Westwood, former Vice President Kamala Harris said Thursday an increasingly longer California fire season is requiring leaders to think about how they can "do better" in handling the natural disasters.
Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton led a memorial service for Eaton Fire victims to call on leaders to support the historic Black neighborhoods in Altadena.
The victim, 28-year-old Amanda Torres, was trying to protect her brother, according to the LA County District Attorney.
Mayor Karen Bass along with the Mayor's Fund launched the comprehensive site for personalized action plans, tailored to individual needs, based on fire zones.
Ippei Mizuhara, the former Japanese-language interpreter for Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani convicted of federal charges in an illegal betting case, faces possible prison time during a sentencing hearing Thursday.
Covina police said the suspect worked for a mental health clinic focused on helping children.
"The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and SCE continues to cooperate with authorities," the utility agency wrote.
While visiting a shelter for wildfire survivors in Westwood, former Vice President Kamala Harris said Thursday an increasingly longer California fire season is requiring leaders to think about how they can "do better" in handling the natural disasters.
Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton led a memorial service for Eaton Fire victims to call on leaders to support the historic Black neighborhoods in Altadena.
Covina police said the suspect worked for a mental health clinic focused on helping children.
While visiting a shelter for wildfire survivors in Westwood, former Vice President Kamala Harris said Thursday an increasingly longer California fire season is requiring leaders to think about how they can "do better" in handling the natural disasters.
Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton led a memorial service for Eaton Fire victims to call on leaders to support the historic Black neighborhoods in Altadena.
The victim, 28-year-old Amanda Torres, was trying to protect her brother, according to the LA County District Attorney.
Mayor Karen Bass along with the Mayor's Fund launched the comprehensive site for personalized action plans, tailored to individual needs, based on fire zones.
The city of San Clemente could soon be monitored by border patrol cameras after claims that there have been increased panga landings on the shoreline to drop off migrants.
Cal Fire firefighters currently operate on season employment, working nine months out of the year before they're laid off during the winter months, like January, when the Palisades and Eaton fires erupted.
It happened at around 7 p.m. Saturday evening in the 1000 block of N. Euclid Street, police said.
Deputies arrested the driver, who had three prior convictions, after they allegedly triggered a two-car crash that left one person dead and one hospitalized in Dana Point on Friday evening.
National Transportation Safety Board investigators say that the small plane had defects in a door that may have contributed to the crash on Jan. 2, 2025.
A former Riverside County sheriff's deputy pleaded guilty to felony charges after he was caught transporting more than 100 pounds of fentanyl in late-2023.
Cal Fire firefighters currently operate on season employment, working nine months out of the year before they're laid off during the winter months, like January, when the Palisades and Eaton fires erupted.
It happened at around 5:40 p.m. on Saturday at a Food-4-Less store located in the 82000 block of Highway 111, according to a statement from the Indio Police Department.
Deputies say that the crowd gathered at intersections in Perris and hurled rocks and bottles at them on Monday.
The body was found inside a burned trailer at the Jojoba Hills RV Resort.
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Immigrant-rights groups and five pregnant women are challenging President Trump's order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The issue was a political lightning rod during the 2024 campaign, with Republicans spending tens of millions of dollars on ads focusing on transgender rights issues.
The USPS halted an order to suspend incoming packages from China that threatened to severely disrupt trade between the two major economies.
A group of transgender minors and their families filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's executive action restricting access to gender-affirming care for people under the age of 19.
In a news conferrence with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Trump said the U.S. would "take over the Gaza Strip" and "own it."
During an Oval Office meeting with President Trump on Wednesday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom spoke on the critical need for federal assistance as Southern California recovers from a series of devastating wildfires in January.
Immigrant-rights groups and five pregnant women are challenging President Trump's order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The issue was a political lightning rod during the 2024 campaign, with Republicans spending tens of millions of dollars on ads focusing on transgender rights issues.
Only Israel has suggested openness to Trump's plan for the U.S. to move Palestinians out of Gaza and make it a "Riviera of the Middle East."
The USPS halted an order to suspend incoming packages from China that threatened to severely disrupt trade between the two major economies.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
The authorization comes after a week-long voting period for the more than 6,000 Food4Less workers represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local union.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Health experts say the website purge could result in deaths.
World Health Organization chief says agency already cutting back on hiring and travel with Trump withdrawal set to hit funding.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
The H5N1 bird flu virus has been found in samples of Monarch Raw Pet Food, and a cat that ate the food is confirmed to have been infected.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Democratic philanthropist George Soros and actor-director Denzel Washington were awarded the nation's highest civilian honor.
Insurance companies in California will have to offer coverage to homeowners in wildfire-prone areas under a new state regulation that was announced Monday.
The lawsuit contends that multiple food truck operators have created constant nuisance outside of the store in the form of congestion, trash generation and rudeness to store employees.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the current federal tax credit.
Avid coin collectors jumped at the chance to get their hands on a rare "double eagle" gold coin at a Southern California auction house.
The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring center Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets in a trade for rookie Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish and two draft picks, a person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press.
Kevin Fiala had two goals, Warren Foegele scored on a penalty shot, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Montreal Canadiens 6-3.
The former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani is expected to be sentenced for bank and tax fraud.
Lauren Betts had 19 points and 14 rebounds, Gabriela Jaquez scored 17 and top-ranked UCLA pulled away from No. 8 Ohio State in the fourth quarter for a 65-52 victory on Wednesday night.
The Rams will be the home team when they face off against an unannounced team in Melbourne, Australia in 2026 for the NFL's first ever regular season game in the country.
Kendrick Lamar swept all five categories he was nominated in, and Beyoncé finally won the coveted Album of the Year award.
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Throughout the night, a steady stream of vehicles have come through the Will Rogers State Beach. Gio Insignares reports.
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A 13-year-old boy is helping families rebuild their home libraries after the Palisades Fire.
An LAPD sergeant accused of allegedly killing a teen in a hit-and-run crash in Orange County had an active warrant for his arrest for 12 years. Mike Rogers reports.
Concern about immigration action is changing fives in Southern California. That fear is keeping some people at home. Michele Gile reports.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees in game 5.