The degree of mismanagement is epic. It’s incompetence married with poisonous ideology, said Villanueva, who was sheriff between 2018 and 2022.

It’s been more than a week since two of the most destructive wildfires in California history broke out within hours of each other in Los Angeles. Both blazes remain active and uncontained, and Angelenos again held their breath while firefighters worked to prevent the flames from spreading or expanding amidst dangerously dry and windy conditions.

Amid a fifth consecutive day of fires in her county, Barger posted a two-page letter addressed to Trump in his capacity as president-elect.

California extends its filing deadline for taxpayers and businesses in Los Angeles County that have been affected by the recent wildfires.

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger said ... She covers local breaking news across the Southern California region. Hylton has previously worked at NBC LA, Telemundo ...

Los Angeles officials on Wednesday warned against looting amid deadly wildfires raging in the area. “In the midst of the emergency, we’ve all seen individuals who are targeting vulnerable

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair urged President-elect Trump to visit the burning region in a Friday letter to the incoming leader. “I’ve sent a letter to President-Elect

In May 2024, the city of Los Angeles adopted a Fiscal Year 2024 - 2025 budget that cut the appropriations for the fire department by $17.6 million from the previous year. At the time, the city of Los Angeles was negotiating the union contract with the firefighters' union, the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City.

In the aftermath of the devastating wind and firestorm emergencies that have forced thousands of Los Angeles County residents to evacuate their homes, the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) is warning businesses against illegal price gouging and urges the public to report suspected violations.

LA County set aside Thursday, Jan. 9 to mourn the passing of President Jimmy Carter. Many county offices will be closed

At the press conference, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger said she sent a letter to President-elect Trump inviting him to visit the wildfire devastation. "I look ...

Columnist Teri Sforza writes that one firefighter made nearly $500,000 in overtime alone in 2023. How many more firefighters might that have paid?