The problems with the water pressure running dry in the hydrants led Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) to call for an independent investigation.

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The year is off to a chaotic start, and I can’t stop thinking about the domino effect and chain reactions. The domino effect is a chain reaction that occurs when one event sets off a series of related ...

California wildfires continue with dry conditions and powerful winds —which are due to last through Friday — fueling at least five fires.

Lakers coach JJ Redick and Kentucky Derby-winning jockey Mario Gutierrez are among the sports figures who lost their homes in ...

Animal owners in Los Angeles have scrambled to get themselves and their beloved companions out of the way of fast-moving ...

In every burned out home from the Southern California fires there are a series of personal stories, experiences and emotions these victims keep with them. Our own Tom Vacar is in Los Angeles where he ...

WARNING: Graphic content. Viewer discretion is advised. Las Vegas police released full body-worn footage of Charles Snowden's ...

The family of Cal freshman football player Camden Jones lost its home this week as a result of the historic Los Angeles fires. The entire family, including Jone ...

Officials increased the official death toll from this week's Los Angeles wildfires to 10, but cautioned the actual number of ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office laid out its vision on Friday for how California should spend its considerable bounty, a total budget of $322 billion — projected to be the second largest state spending ...

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are working to support Southern California wildfire victims and relief efforts, as the wildfires continue to sweep through the region.