A new wildfire was reported today at 8:51 p.m. in Los Angeles County, California. The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

The price tag for Sites Reservoir, proposed to be located in the rural ranchlands of Colusa County 70 miles northwest of Sacramento, have increased from $4.5 billion to at least $6.2 billion, and potentially as much as $6.8 billion, the project’s planners confirmed Wednesday.

Discover what Eaton Canyon looked like before the fire: a natural paradise in the heart of Los Angeles. Explore its scenic trails, crystal-clear waterfalls, and unique landscapes surrounded by native vegetation.

George Retes, a native of Ventura City, California, says he was pinned to the ground by ICE officials on his back and his neck after getting caught between protesters and authorities last week.

A new report from the Brookings Institution think tank examines AI adoption, talent and innovation in 387 metropolitan areas.

Twenty-one children are in the custody of a California child-welfare agency while authorities investigate a Los Angeles-area couple and whether they misled surrogate mothers around the country.

Twenty-six people have died in LA County jails this year, with over half yet to be sentenced, and the county's failure to address the issues driving incarceration may lead to more deaths.

An animal shelter in California has received pets whose owners have been deported, NBC Los Angeles reports.July 15, 2025