Reconstructing fire-ravaged neighborhoods in their former image could make residents sitting ducks for future blazes, experts say.

Several counties in Southern California faced "critical" fire risks this week, according to an AccuWeather forecast.

A Bay Area man used free samples at a Mendocino County Costco store as cover to sexually assault employees, authorities said.

Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted the second week of January and roared across the Los Angeles area.

The Clay fire, which broke out Tuesday in a river bottom in Riverside County east of Los Angeles, quickly spread to nearly 40 acres. But by Tuesday night, crews had stopped its progress and were doing “extensive mop-up operations,” Riverside officials said. It was 40 percent contained as of 4 a.m. Wednesday, according to Cal Fire.

A two-time All-Star shortstop signed a contract with the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday, according to a new report.

A Trump executive order directs agencies to 'to route more water' across the state. But some say there's a lot more at stake.

Updating maps of Southern California show where wildfires, including the Palisades and Eaton fires, are burning across Los Angeles.

State jobs are known for competitive benefits and enrollment in the nation’s largest state public pension plan.