Wildfire & Environment
Elena covers wildfire, water, and the environmental policy tying them together. She has reported from fire lines in four counties and still checks incident maps before her morning coffee.
A research-driven agenda calls for institutionalizing 'co-governance' to address low public trust and lack of resident influence in state decision-making.
A new law aims to cut the wait for abused pets from months to weeks.
With a strong El Niño increasing the odds of big storms this fall and winter, California is on alert for possible flooding.
Mayor Karen Bass and Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman were effectively tied in fundraising, the latest campaign finance reports s
The city transforms five miles of road into a Dutch-style dream, but the construction dust and cost are turning neighbors into critics.
Jury convicts woman of 8 felonies and 1 misdemeanor regarding 2022 and 2024 mayoral races
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- More than 12,000 homeless-related fires have been reported in Los Angeles so far this year, according to data from the
Supervisors prioritize renewable energy projects over affordable living in a county desperate for homes
September 24, 2026 By KAREN VELIE After the chair of the Templeton Area Advisory Group was convicted of eight criminal counts, the bulk of t
Lake County tests portable hydrants as state agencies fail to update water codes for wildfire
The high court rules the ballot seizure unlawful and demands the investigation stop before November
Wildfire detection is getting a high-tech overhaul, with autonomous drones and AI-powered sensors now being trained to spot flames and launc
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New funding aims to boost workforce capacity and reduce wildfire risk across the state.
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Two brothers in Glendale, California didn't wait for help to arrive when they saw smoke pouring from a nearby senior home Friday afternoon.
All evacuation warnings around Brentwood were lifted as crews gained the upper hand on a brush fire that ignited Wednesday afternoon along t
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The Colorado Fire is burning at Highway 140 and Colorado Road, Cal Fire said.
A raging wildfire is threatening California’s Big Sur, which is widely considered one of the most scenic stretches of America bordering the
Timber Fire near Big Sur and devastating Hawk Fire near Reno highlight why Californians should remain vigilant as wildfire season continues
The fire is in "very difficult terrain that is hard to access," Cal Fire said.
A 16-year-old driver is dead after his car slammed into a utility pole leaving a neighborhood darkened.
Firefighters halt blaze but 5000 residents still displaced amid 27% containment.
By Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times California Gov.
Big Sur wildfire jumps to Ventana Wilderness but threat to coastal homes drops to 25 percent containment
Democrats are really trying to make California Gov.
NPR | By Steve Walsh Published August 24, 2026 at 4:22 PM MDT Print NORFOLK, Va.
Four firefighters, two helicopter pilots and a contractor bulldozing a fireline have died in Colorado, Utah and Oregon this year.