What caused the California fires? What we know
A rare combination of risk factors in Los Angeles County has sparked a series of deadly wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes and businesses.
A rare combination of risk factors in Los Angeles County has sparked a series of deadly wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes and businesses.
PHOTOS: A walk-through of downtown Palisades wildfire destruction on Sunset Boulevard
A walk-through on Sunset Boulevard on Thursday in downtown Palisades revealed a tiny microcosm of the havoc the Los Angeles wildfires have wreaked.
A walk-through on Sunset Boulevard on Thursday in downtown Palisades revealed a tiny microcosm of the havoc the Los Angeles wildfires have wreaked.
LA fires containment update: What to know about California’s deadly blazes
Fierce wildfires continued to burn on Thursday in the Los Angeles area. Here's where the current blazes stand, and what to know about the containment effort.
Fierce wildfires continued to burn on Thursday in the Los Angeles area. Here's where the current blazes stand, and what to know about the containment effort.
Paris Hilton among celebrities to lose homes in LA fires
Paris Hilton and other celebrities have lost their homes to fires burning in the Pacific Palisades and elsewhere. Here's what to know.
Paris Hilton and other celebrities have lost their homes to fires burning in the Pacific Palisades and elsewhere. Here's what to know.
Palisades Fire in California dwarfs the Great Chicago Fire in size
As California battles the massive Palisades Fire, its sheer size puts the historic Great Chicago Fire of 1871 into perspective.
As California battles the massive Palisades Fire, its sheer size puts the historic Great Chicago Fire of 1871 into perspective.
Illinois man, family lose everything in devastating Palisades Fire
Fred Ufkes, who grew up downstate and works for a law firm in Chicago, is grappling with the aftermath of losing everything in the Palisades fire in California.
Fred Ufkes, who grew up downstate and works for a law firm in Chicago, is grappling with the aftermath of losing everything in the Palisades fire in California.
'A bit apocalyptic': Sylvia Perez's daughter describes chaotic wildfire situation in California
Several wildfires continue to ravage the Los Angeles area, destroying homes and businesses, closing schools, and forcing thousands to evacuate.
Several wildfires continue to ravage the Los Angeles area, destroying homes and businesses, closing schools, and forcing thousands to evacuate.
Trump blames Newsom for 'apocalyptic' California wildfires
President-elect Donald Trump blamed California Gov. Gavin Newsom for the "apocalyptic" wildfires raging in Los Angeles County.
President-elect Donald Trump blamed California Gov. Gavin Newsom for the "apocalyptic" wildfires raging in Los Angeles County.
Pregnant American teacher plummets to her death during overseas vacation
The California science teacher fell 164 feet into a gorge while hiking on a Grecian island of Crete last December.
The California science teacher fell 164 feet into a gorge while hiking on a Grecian island of Crete last December.
California wildfires: Plane passenger films aerial view of Palisades Fire
A plane passenger captured video of the massive Palisades fire as they were landing at Los Angeles International Airport Tuesday evening.
A plane passenger captured video of the massive Palisades fire as they were landing at Los Angeles International Airport Tuesday evening.
Palisades Fire forces evacuations, destroys homes in Los Angeles
A large brush fire broke out in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Pacific Palisades on Tuesday.
A large brush fire broke out in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Pacific Palisades on Tuesday.
2 killed, 18 injured after plane crashes into Southern California commercial building
The crash happened around 2:30 p.m. in the 2300 block of Raymer Avenue, according to authorities
The crash happened around 2:30 p.m. in the 2300 block of Raymer Avenue, according to authorities
Illinois man accused of stealing thousands in stolen Apple products across Southern California
Malcolm Walker, 30, was arrested at the Irvine Spectrum Center after police found him in possession of thousands of dollars worth of stolen Apple products.
Malcolm Walker, 30, was arrested at the Irvine Spectrum Center after police found him in possession of thousands of dollars worth of stolen Apple products.
In-N-Out exec cites crime woes over Oakland location closure: 'gunshots went through the store'
In-N-Out is blaming crime for closing yet another location in California.
In-N-Out is blaming crime for closing yet another location in California.
San Jose K-9 failed 22 times to respond to commands before latching onto man's throat: court
A federal judge has paved the way for a trial to proceed against the city of San Jose after a police dog bit a man's neck for a minute after he was suspected of shoplifting at a Safeway and then hid in a trash can to avoid police.
A federal judge has paved the way for a trial to proceed against the city of San Jose after a police dog bit a man's neck for a minute after he was suspected of shoplifting at a Safeway and then hid in a trash can to avoid police.
'B***h, new laws!' California shoplifting suspect surprised stealing is now a felony
California's Proposition 36, which increases penalties for certain theft and drug crimes, went into effect Wednesday.
California's Proposition 36, which increases penalties for certain theft and drug crimes, went into effect Wednesday.
Bureau of Prisons to pay $116M to more than 100 FCI Dublin sex assault survivors
The Bureau of Prisons on Tuesday agreed to pay $115.8 million to 103 women who alleged they were sexually assaulted at the now-closed FCI Dublin all-women's prison.
The Bureau of Prisons on Tuesday agreed to pay $115.8 million to 103 women who alleged they were sexually assaulted at the now-closed FCI Dublin all-women's prison.
Jury finds Nima Momeni guilty of 2nd degree murder of Cash App founder Bob Lee
The jury began deliberations on Dec. 4 after the trial that began in October.
The jury began deliberations on Dec. 4 after the trial that began in October.
'He had so much life': 6-year-old boy killed after running onto I-280 in San Jose
King Holguin, 6, of San Jose would have turned seven in two weeks. His mother explained what happened.
King Holguin, 6, of San Jose would have turned seven in two weeks. His mother explained what happened.
A kindergartner shot at Northern California religious school can't move his legs, family says
One of the kindergartners shot last week at a Seventh-Day Adventist school in Northern California hasn't been able to move his legs, his grandmother wrote on Facebook.
One of the kindergartners shot last week at a Seventh-Day Adventist school in Northern California hasn't been able to move his legs, his grandmother wrote on Facebook.



















