Officials fight against misinformation about SoCal wildfires

In addition to battling the Palisades and Eaton blazes, the California government is facing another firefight: one on misinformation. 

California fires latest: Palisades evacuations expand; 16 killed

At least 16 people have been killed now in the Palisades and Eaton fires, the two big ones devastating the Los Angeles area.

Fire weather watch vs. red flag warning: What is the difference?

We've seen reports about Los Angeles County being under "fire weather watch" and "red flag warning." What is the difference?

Trump blames Newsom for 'apocalyptic' California wildfires

President-elect Donald Trump blamed California Gov. Gavin Newsom for the "apocalyptic" wildfires raging in Los Angeles County.

California wildfires: Plane passenger films aerial view of Palisades Fire

A plane passenger captured video of the massive Palisades fire as they were landing at Los Angeles International Airport Tuesday evening. 

Tsunami warning canceled after earthquakes strike northern California

A series of major earthquakes struck in northern California late Thursday morning, prompting tsunami fears and shaking buildings as far south as Santa Cruz.

7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Humboldt County, tsunami warning canceled

A series of major earthquakes struck Humboldt County in Northern California on Thursday morning, causing chaos, especially among coastal communities from the Golden State to Oregon. 

1st US bird flu infection in a child confirmed by CDC

The child in California in the first confirmed case of H5 bird flu found in someone under the age of 18 in the United States.

Former San Quentin K-9 officer indicted for planting contraband, 'pretending' to find

A former San Quentin prison guard has been indicted for "finding" drugs, cell phones, tobacco and weapons that he had allegedly planted and then "pretended" to find himself in order to boost his pay and seem more successful than he was, according to a federal indictment. 

Menendez brothers lead prison reform with Norway-inspired project

The Menendez brothers are transforming a San Diego prison yard into a rehabilitative, nature-focused space inspired by Norway's prison model, aiming to reduce recidivism and improve inmate wellbeing.

McDonald’s says onions from California grower linked to deadly E. coli outbreak

A California grower was the source of fresh onions linked to a deadly E. coli food poisoning outbreak at McDonald’s, officials with the restaurant chain said Thursday. Meanwhile, other fast-food restaurants — including Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC and Burger King — pulled onions from some menus.