Because of dry, windy conditions, the Orange County Fire Authority "threw everything" at the blaze, according to a spokesperson for the agency.

The Orange County Sheriff's Department and district attorney's office have reached an agreement with federal officials over ...

1:55 p.m.: A brush fire that broke out in Seal Beach near the 405 and 605 interchange has shut down northbound lanes of the freeway, according to the California Highway Patrol. Smoke is visible as far ...

The Hughes fire has exploded to more than 10,000 acres, forcing tens of thousands of Californians to flee their properties in ...

Dear Heloise: The letter from the Crawfords regarding bright lights has an easy solution. Go to any drug store and buy ...

The reader who suggested hitting a jar with a knife handle was correct, but tapping is a better word. I tried to teach a co-worker at a deli how to open large pickle jars. Two days later, I was called ...

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department has reached an agreement with the U.S. Justice Department to end a years-long ...

The Hughes, Sepulveda and Laguna fires are among the latest blazes for Southern California during a fourth consecutive day of ...

A rapidly spreading fire, which has torched more than 10,000 acres and forced 31,000 residents to flee their homes, continues to wreak havoc on Los Angeles.

Tree limbs that break off in high winds were often incorrectly pruned, plus how much defensible space is enough for fire ...

Officials are warning of windblown ash and other pollutants from Los Angeles-area fires and say air quality readers won't ...