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Lit match, arson.

Lit match, arson.

West Covina authorities arrest serial arson suspect

October 15, 2026

LAFD red-flag alert.

LAFD red-flag alert.

Fire departments on alert as Santa Ana Winds arrive

October 15, 2026

State Sen. Sasha Renée Perez speaks about new legislation at the Monrovia City Council meeting Oct. 6, 2026.

State Sen. Sasha Renée Perez speaks about new legislation at the Monrovia City Council meeting Oct. 6, 2026.

State senator updates Monrovia council on wildfire recovery, homelessness funding

October 10, 2026

The Lineage Logistics warehouse on July 7, following the massive fire that burned for roughly a week in June.

The Lineage Logistics warehouse on July 7, following the massive fire that burned for roughly a week in June.

LA Fire Department finishes probe into massive Boyle Heights warehouse fire

September 23, 2026

The planned Eaton Canyon Nature Center.

The planned Eaton Canyon Nature Center.

County plans fire-resilient design for Eaton Canyon Nature Center

September 19, 2026

An Altadena property in the Eaton Fire zone is clear of debris and ready for rebuilding in July 2025.

An Altadena property in the Eaton Fire zone is clear of debris and ready for rebuilding in July 2025.

Fire survivors, UCLA launch insurance survey

September 15, 2026

Gil Barel in her son’s room in Pasadena on Aug. 2, 2026. Barel and her family are still waiting for their home, a duplex they had rented for eight years before the January 2025 Eaton Fire, to be cleaned up and free of toxic materials before they move back in.

Gil Barel in her son’s room in Pasadena on Aug. 2, 2026. Barel and her family are still waiting for their home, a duplex they had rented for eight years before the January 2025 Eaton Fire, to be cleaned up and free of toxic materials before they move back in.

California could be first in the nation to create smoke-damage standards

September 8, 2026

Gov. Gavin Newsom joins local officials to sign legislation intended to modernize the financing and delivery of affordable housing in California during a press conference in Oakland on July 13, 2026.

Gov. Gavin Newsom joins local officials to sign legislation intended to modernize the financing and delivery of affordable housing in California during a press conference in Oakland on July 13, 2026.

Why a signature Newsom power move flopped in the last days of the Legislative session

September 2, 2026

District 5 Supervisor Kathryn Barger announces a lawsuit against State Farm. From left, Assistant County Counsel Scott Kuhn, County Counsel Dawyn Harrison, Barger at podium, Supervisor Lindsey Horvath and fire survivor advocate Joy Chen.

District 5 Supervisor Kathryn Barger announces a lawsuit against State Farm. From left, Assistant County Counsel Scott Kuhn, County Counsel Dawyn Harrison, Barger at podium, Supervisor Lindsey Horvath and fire survivor advocate Joy Chen.

Los Angeles County sues State Farm over allegedly mishandled wildfire claims

September 1, 2026

The Eaton Fire Survivors Network hosts a press conference July 24, 2026, in Altadena.

The Eaton Fire Survivors Network hosts a press conference July 24, 2026, in Altadena.

Fire survivors split over wildfire recovery bill

August 31, 2026

Typical vegetation in the SGV that can increase wildfire risk and spread.

Typical vegetation in the SGV that can increase wildfire risk and spread.

Nearly $950K to fund wildfire prevention in San Gabriel Valley

August 27, 2026

A rooftop view of the January 2025 Palisades Fire.

A rooftop view of the January 2025 Palisades Fire.

Forest fires follow roads. The Trump administration wants to build more

August 22, 2026