Wildfire

California 4 days ago

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass recall effort launches

An effort to recall Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass launched on Tuesday afternoon.

US Fires 5 days ago

175 wildfires in North and South Carolina force some evacuations

Wildfires in North and South Carolina have scorched thousands of acres as crews battling more than 175 blazes face dry and windy conditions.

US Fires 6 days ago

Multiple wildfires in the Carolinas force evacuations, burn ban issued in South Carolina

Brush fires erupted in both North Carolina and South Carolina on Saturday, forcing officials to order evacuations as crews work to contain the fires.

Opinion February 25

Morning Glory: Not a dime to the state of California for fire relief

President Trump and Secretary Burgum should take over the disaster areas, help victims rebuild, and stiff the grifters and the state and local governments.

LA Fires February 23

Woman accused of looting from home in Palisades Fire area while wearing 'Palisades Strong' shirt

California Highway Patrol officers arrested a woman accused of looting from a home in the Palisades Fire area while wearing a "Palisades Strong" shirt.

Politics February 19

CA post-wildfire beef heats up as state insurance chief accuses Dem congressman of ‘White mansplaining’

After Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., criticized his reform plans, California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara accused him of "white mansplaining"

Los Angeles February 9

Los Angeles wildfire czar's $500K paycheck for 90 days of work draws swift blowback, mayor reverses course

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass reneged wildfire czar Steve Soboroff's $500,000 compensation for 90 days of work after the amount drew criticism.

Adam Schiff February 9

Sen. Schiff urges Trump admin to exclude firefighters from federal hiring freeze

Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., asked that federal seasonal firefighters be exempt from President Donald Trump's executive order implementing a federal hiring freeze.

Theme Parks February 8

Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood, offering free tickets to firefighters

Two Southern California theme parks are offering free tickets as a thank you to those who fought the recent wildfires that devastated parts of Los Angeles and the surrounding area.

Politics February 6

Newsom changes tone on Trump from campaign rhetoric with federal wildfire recovery funds at stake

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has long been a leading adversary and target of President Donald Trump. But the governor, in need of federal help, is working with the White House.