30,000 residents flee as Palisades Fire grows
Resident Nicolas Libonati said he saw a lot of abandoned cars on the road, and people running toward the coast. "It was kind of a surreal scene," he said.
Los Angeles wind maps show where strong gusts are expected
"The strongest winds with this event are expected to be Tuesday afternoon into early Wednesday afternoon when widespread damaging wind gusts of 50 to 80 mph are likely," NWS forecasters said.
Palisades Fire continues to burn with strong winds prompting another extreme fire warning
After killing at least nine people, the Palisades Fire continues to burn as residents remain under evacuation orders and warnings, with the next Santa Ana wind event continuing fire danger.
Redondo Beach Pier fire briefly closes pier
The Redondo Beach Fire Department said the fire started on the outside of the "Mason Riz" building which then spread to the interior and roofline, leading to the evacuation of seven people.
Part-time Orange County actor gets prison time for bogus COVID cure
Keith Lawrence Middlebrook, 57, claimed to have developed a patent-pending cure and a treatment to prevent coronavirus infection, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Webster Elementary in Malibu reopens after Franklin Fire repairs
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Antonio Shelton said a professional restoration and cleaning service and industrial hygienist worked over winter break to ensure a clean, healthy, and safe campus.
Federal investigators look into what caused Fullerton fatal plane crash
The NTSB's preliminary report is expected to be complete within 14 days, with the final report coming in 12 to 18 months, officials said.
Dense fog may have caused collision in Torrance, closing a major intersection
Northbound Crenshaw Blvd. at Del Amo Blvd. is closed because of the accident, the Torrance Police Department said.
Netflix drops trailer for Meghan Markle's new lifestyle show
The trailer for the 8-episode series, "With love, Meghan," was released Thursday, showing Markle in the kitchen and garden, sharing tips and tricks as she harvests, cooks and decorates.
Look like Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh? There's a contest and a prize
The Charge Up to Playoffs, "a week of Bolt Fam get-togethers" begins Jan. 7 and culminates in Sherman Oaks Jan 10, with the Jim Harbaugh lookalike contest.
A chance to view Rose Parade floats runs through Friday at Floatfest
An extra day has been added to Floatfest, where 39 floats displayed along two miles of Sierra Madre and Washington Boulevards are up for viewing.
Pacific Palisades brush fire put out by firefighters before it reached homes
The fire near Via Las Palmas and Via La Costa was first spotted at around 3 acres and grew to approximately 8 acres amid 15 mph winds, according to LAFD.
Safety is top priority on Pasadena Rose Parade route
Pasadena Police Chief Gene Harris said there are over 1,100 law enforcement personnel and about 350 medical and fire first responders at the parade.
Chiquita Canyon Landfill closes waste disposal services, landfill management continues
Chiquita Canyon said on its website that it will continue to manage the landfill, "including addressing the elevated temperature landfill event that is affecting the northwest corner of the landfill ..."
Looking to ring in New Year's Eve? Here's some places to celebrate for free
Free events are taking place across Southern California to help everyone celebrate.