CalMatters reports on the alarming issue of home development in highly flammable areas in the state of California.

Jan. 22, 10:30 a.m. PST Cal Fire data marked the Palisades Fire at 68% containment and the Eaton Fire at 91% containment, ...

California’s insurer of last resort reported that claims now are high enough to trigger “re-insurance” payments from back-up ...

First major storm of the season brings much-needed rain to Southern California, aiding wildfire containment efforts.

A number of considerable mudflows forced the closure of multiple roads in the Palisades Fire burn scar on Sunday.

After weekend rainfall caused mudslides in wildfire burn scar areas and snow created dangerous driving conditions, several roadways and schools were closed across the Southern California region.

Less than an inch of rain fell in most areas, but it was enough to loosen Los Angeles hillsides burned bare by the recent ...

While the fires have been mostly contained, they have been followed by rain which has caused problems for the roads.

The return of the rain in Los Angeles has triggered Flash Flood Warnings, mudslides and debris flows in burn-scar areas, forcing officials to close roads and schools in the region.

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Bozoma Saint John is one of the celebrities who lost their homes during the Palisades wildfire in Los Angeles County, California on January 7, 2025.

Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted the second week of January and roared ...