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Even as fire turned Santa Monica an apocalyptic shade of orange, hired hands went about their business as if it were just another day on the job. "We gotta pay bills," said one UPS driver. "It's not like they're gonna …

The state's largest school district will keep campuses closed Friday as students and employees grapple with evacuations, power outages and poor air quality.

We're speaking with Angelenos about the immense losses caused by the Palisades and Eaton fires. If you're open to talking to a Times reporter about your home, and what home means to you, please fill out the form below and …

The Newsom administration on Friday is expected to release its next budget proposal. Health care advocates want the governor to fix a Medi-Cal rule that discourages seniors from getting coverage.

When the San Mateo County History Museum finishes a remodel and expansion in mid-2026, one of the most interesting items that will go on display will be a plaster cast of a sea mammal that last swam in the county …

A preliminary report by Accuweather estimated the cost of the wildfires ravaging L.A. County at more than $50 billion, a total that would make it one of the costliest natural disasters in recent U.S. history.

The NBA has postponed the Lakers game against the Hornets scheduled for Thursday at Crypto.com Arena due to ongoing L.A. County wildfires.

Most Los Angeles-area school districts, including Los Angeles Unified School District, are closed Thursday as fires continue to rage, significantly impacting the Southern California region. The map below shows the status of districts in the region, and will continue to …

Retired congresswoman Barbara Lee announced her intention to run for Oakland mayor Wednesday, two days after filing initial paperwork with the city clerk’s office to do so.Lee, 78, was first elected to Congress in 1998 and stepped away from the …

President Biden is expected to address the nation today about the fires devastating Los Angeles.

At least 20 people have been arrested on suspicion of looting during the wildfires raging in Los Angeles County, according to Sheriff Robert Luna.

Thousands of dollars’ worth of tools were stolen from a University of California, Berkeley satellite campus in Richmond over the weekend, days after the property had a costly break-in, according to police.Between 5 a.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, UC police …

Research shows rapid shifts between wet and dry extremes are increasing. Scientists say this 'hydroclimate whiplash' contributed to California's devastating fires.

Jan. 2

Jan. 2

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has selected a president after the freshly appointed members were sworn in. District 8 Supervisor Rafael Mandelman, who is the longest serving member on the Board, received a unanimous vote after getting the sole …

The Palisades Fire jumps the Pacific Coast Highway and burns lifeguard towers near the highway in Los Angeles, on Jan. 7, 2025. Photo by Ted Soqui for CalMatters

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The federal government typically covers 75% of rebuilding costs after a major disaster. President-elect Trump has threatened to withhold firefighting money from California.

“Trial by fire.”