Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed more than two dozen people. Weaker winds enabled firefighters to make inroads containing the Palisades and Eaton fires.

The complaints allege the utility failed to de-energize its power lines, which allowed the electrical equipment to spark the massive blaze near Pasadena on Jan. 7.

Southern Californians face fewer options with 5% vacancy vs. 6% nationwide. And there are far fewer new apartments: 2% of the region’s supply was constructed in 2023-24 vs. 4% nationally. That’s a huge factor. Local apartment seekers seem also picky.

Coverage of the fires ravaging Altadena, Malibu, Pacific Palisades and Pasadena, including stories about the devastation, issues firefighters faced and the weather.

Tenant advocacy groups, landlord associations and elected officials are condemning rent gouging after tens of thousands of people were displaced in deadly fires this month.

Los Angeles Dodgers free agent Clayton Kershaw, through the Kershaw’s Challenge foundation, is gathering essential supplies to distribute to families affected by the active wildfires in Southern California.

The family of an Eaton fire victim is suing Southern California Edison for wrongful death, alleging that the utility company's negligence is to blame for the devastating blaze that killed 59-year-old Evelyn McClendon.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Firefighters work a hydrant in front of the burning Bunny Museum, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in the Altadena ...

As strike teams battle the Southern California fires, a "fire relief brigade" comprised of volunteers and day laborers was deployed throughout Pasadena.

At least 10 people have been confirmed dead as firefighters work to contain the fires blazing across Southern California ... the structural casualties is the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center ...

Over a week after destructive wildfires erupted in the Los Angeles area, fire crews have made progress with containment and stopped the growth of the Eaton and Palisades fires. After several "Particularly Dangerous Situation" red flag warnings issued by the National Weather Service expired,