Numerous fires have been sparked in extreme fire danger weather, with treacherous wind gusts driving devastation.

L.A. Fire Chief Kristin Crowley said the fire started in the 1100 block of North Piedra Miranda Drive near Fire Station 23 ...

How bad is the air? The South Coast Air Quality Management District monitors particulates in our region. SCAQMD says much of ...

For the high desert, cool temperatures will continue, with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s. Tonight's lows will drop to the ...

Here's advice from SCAQMD: Avoid using indoor or outdoor wood-burning appliances, including fireplaces. Avoid vigorous physical activity. Keep windows and doors closed. Avoid using a swamp cooler or ...

With the Los Angeles area already reeling from two wildfires, a third broke out Tuesday night in the north end of the Valley.

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After 15 years in and out of prison, Cesar Quijano discovered ultrarunning. His determination to complete a 100-mile mountain ...

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Keep a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. Keep an eye out for hazards on the road, especially if they ...