LOS ANGELES - Property owners in Los Angeles may soon face a 22% hike in their sewer service bills as the City Council gave preliminary approval Friday for new rates that would rise further ...

The area’s sewer, water and power infrastructure has been significantly damaged, LA County Public Works Director Mark Pestrella said at a Jan. 9 briefing, as crews worked to restore utilities.

AccuWeather says total costs could range between $250 billion and $275 billion, including rebuilding and economic loss, making these the most expensive fires in U.S. history.