Were the rains enough to ease Southern California’s fire threat? What we know
The recent storm brought some much needed moisture to Southern California without the dangerous mudslides some feared. But did it help reduce the fire danger?
What happened over the January weekend when heavy rain brought flood advisories, mudslide danger
After an epic dry streak, the first real rain of winter fell in Southern California, bringing elevated risk of floods and landslides to areas recently burned by wildfires.
Altadena’s Black residents disproportionally hit by Eaton fire, UCLA study says
Black residents of Altadena were more likely to have their homes damaged or destroyed by the Eaton fire and will have a harder financial road to recovery from the disaster, according to research released Tuesday by UCLA.
Rain and snow finally break SoCal’s relentless dryness that fueled unprecedented fires
The heaviest rainfall has slowed across Southern California. While the storm caused some mudslide and flooding issues, officials say it was largely beneficial.
Rain is finally coming to Southern California: What you need to know
Weekend rains could bring some relief to Southern California. Here's the forecast and an assessment of how much it will help reduce fire risk.
Immigration made homeless numbers worse than they actually were in 2024
The historic increase of homelessness reported by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in 2024 was largely the result of tens of thousands of immigrants arriving in a handful of states,
Column: Everyone wants fire cleanup to be fast. Will we regret it?
President Trump pushed local leaders to allow homeowners affected by the fires access to clear and clean their properties quickly. But is that putting speed ahead of consequences?
The scary, humiliating reality of surviving homelessness in California
In Jeff Hobbs' work of reconstructive journalism, working mother Evelyn navigates Section 8, domestic abuse, 'the system' and her own bad decisions.
What happened on Thursday, Jan. 23 as multiple new fires erupt in Southern California
Coverage of the Hughes, Sepulveda and Laguna fires in Southern California during a fourth consecutive day of red flag fire weather warnings.
‘Horrifying’ fire at California lithium battery plant sparks calls for new clean energy rules
When a massive fire erupted at one of the world's largest lithium-ion battery storage facilities in Monterey County, it didn't just send a toxic plume of smoke over nearby communities — it cast a shadow of doubt over the future of California's clean energy industry.
California’s growing need for caregivers could collide with a crackdown on immigrants
The Trump administration's plans to crack down on immigration and launch mass deportations could drain caregivers from the workforce as California and the country face the needs of an aging population,
The start of the Palisades and Eaton fires: 24 hours that changed Los Angeles
Mom, are we going to have to run?' Here's how the first 24 hours of our unprecedented conflagration unfolded across L.A. County