Los Angeles County

Long-term disaster recovery for the Los Angeles fires depends on federal funding. FEMA has indicated less support for states, but California lawmakers think Democratic wins in November could change things.

The Trump administration is demanding records from Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties as it looks for instances of noncitizens voting.

A 723-page review ordered by Gov. Gavin Newsom finds LA fires overwhelmed a system never designed for a wind-driven conflagration.

As climate-fueled wildfires test water systems in new and devastating ways, this Lake County fire chief is racing to adapt

Federal and local prosecutors unveil new cases and a guilty plea, while asking: Who was actually watching the books at the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority?

Unincorporated Altadena relied on county agencies during the 2025 fire. Most residents polled said they weren’t warned and never saw a firefighter.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed laws that detail insurers' responsibilities in addressing smoke damage in homes. Some survivors from the Los Angeles County fires have yet to return home because of insurance disputes.

A last-minute Newsom proposal could exempt a Santa Monica housing project from the regular coastal development process. The developer, Jeff Worthe, is a longtime Newsom donor and appointee.

Ridership for LA’s transit system grew by 2.4 million riders during the World Cup, considered a dry run for the Olympics, which will be a tougher, more regionwide challenge.

A closer look at San Diego County's ballot measure to establish an ethics commission includes notable governance changes that could benefit slim political majorities on the Board of Supervisors.