Van Nuys street racing crash leaves 2 in critical condition, 2 others wounded
Two people were left in critical condition and two others wounded after a vehicle collided into another car that was street racing in Van Nuys, police said Saturday.
Red Flag warning over Mountain Fire area lifted, winds die down but conditions still "very dry"
After powerful winds and low humidity fueled the spread of the Mountain Fire, forecasters lifted a Red Flag warning over the area of the devastating Ventura County blaze Friday as weather conditions improve.
Incoming DA Hochman may ask for more time to review Menendez case
Nathan Hochman, Los Angeles County's incoming district attorney, said he may ask the court for more time to review the Menendez brothers' case ahead of a resentencing hearing next month.
Brush fire burns 50 acres in Angeles National Forest, forward progress stopped
The Frenchman Fire has burned 50 acres in the Angeles National Forest Thursday afternoon as firefighters continue battling the massive Mountain Fire in neighboring Ventura County.
Ventura County's devastating Mountain Fire scorches more than 20,000 acres
Driven by powerful Santa Ana winds, the Mountain Fire in Ventura County forced more than 10,000 people to flee their homes as it exploded by thousands of acres, injuring people and destroying homes in its path.
Areas of Orange County under agriculture quarantine for invasive fruit fly
Some of Orange County was placed under quarantine due to an invasive fruit fly species, according to the state's Department of Food and Agriculture, which has told residents in affected areas to not move homegrown fruits and vegetables from their property.
Camarillo church becomes overnight shelter, offers evacuees meals and beds
A Camarillo church has become an overnight shelter for Ventura County families evacuated in the Mountain Fire, providing meals, medical care and a place to sleep for those forced to flee their homes.
Dozens of Ventura County schools close due to massive Mountain Fire
Dozens of Ventura County schools closed this week due to the destructive Mountain Fire that tore through thousands of acres. On Friday, Nov. 9, the Ventura County Office of Education announced most schools were expected to reopen Tuesday, Nov. 12.
Ventura County residents flee Mountain Fire: "Never seen anything like this"
As the Mountain Fire tore through Ventura County neighborhoods, several people were injured by the quickly spreading blaze as it burned multiple homes to the ground. Residents have described a quickly moving situation as they scrambled to get out.
Ventura County's Mountain Fire reaches 100% containment after destroying 240 structures
Ventura County's massive Mountain Fire, which has burned more than 20,000 acres and destroyed 240 structures, is finally fully contained nearly two weeks after it started.
Southern California voters face long lines, sometimes waiting several hours
Voters around Southern California faced long lines, sometimes waiting for hours, before the polls closed at 8 p.m. PST.
SoCal fire weather threatens "particularly dangerous situation," forecasters say
Much of Southern California is facing weather carrying wildfire risks, threatening a "particularly dangerous situation" due to especially dry conditions and strong winds that can spark and quickly spread wildfires, according to the National Weather Service.
Topanga Canyon will shut down to PCH amid high winds, wildfire weather
Topanga Canyon Boulevard will be shut down along a 15-mile stretch extending to where it meets the Pacific Coast Highway amid high winds and other weather conditions creating wildfire risks.
De León concedes to Jurado in LA City Council's District 14 race
With a campaign focused on progressive initiatives to expand tenants' rights and reform police spending, political newcomer Ysabel Jurado has declared victory over incumbent Kevin de León in the LA City Council's District 14 race. De León has not conceded.
George Gascón fights for reelection in contentious LA County DA's race against Nathan Hochman
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has lost his reelection battle against former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman, the Associated Press projects.