The Los Angeles Police Department is warning victims impacted by recent Southern California fires to be cautious of potential relief scams. “During times of crisis, unscrupulous individuals often take advantage of vulnerable people,

The Los Angeles Police Department has responded to reports of several “help” messages seen spelled out in an area of downtown Los Angeles.

A 33-year-old man from North Hollywood surrendered himself to police in connection with a deadly hit-and-run late last week in which the victim was struck twice by two separate drivers, authorities announced.

He spent 27 years with the LAPD, completing his career with the department as the assistant commanding officer of the West Bureau.

Rain on the way to parched Southern California on Saturday will aid firefighters mopping up multiple wildfires.

The National Weather Service says winter weather is on the way to Southern Nevada, with rain and snow expected.

Windy and dry conditions have returned to Southern California, raising the risk of new wildfires sparking as firefighters continue to battle two major blazes in the Los Angeles area that started in similar weather nearly two weeks ago.

The Los Angeles Police Department is directing fire victims to watch out for contracting, towing and charitable donation scams that are prevalent.

A new lawsuit filed by a Southern California resident is claiming that a surveillance video shows what potentially started the deadly Eaton Fire.

Jan. 22, 10:30 a.m. PST Cal Fire data marked the Palisades Fire at 68% containment and the Eaton Fire at 91% containment, listing no other active fires in Los Angeles as a red flag warning is in effect for much the region until Friday evening.

Two wildfires ignited early Tuesday in San Diego, California's Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said. The Lilac Fire had burned about 20 acres at a moderate rate of speed and was zero percent contained, Cal Fire’s San Diego department said in a statement posted on social media.