A wildfire in a wilderness area of central California exploded in size as dry, hot weather Thursday raised the fire risk for large portions of the state ahead of the July Fourth ...

California has seen a spate of accidental fireworks explosions leading up to the Fourth of July with a Wednesday morning ...

One person was killed and another injured in a shooting near a hamburger stand in San Pedro Thursday. The shooting was reported around 1:40 p.m. in the 2000 block of Pacific Avenue, according to the ...

Two organizations are teaming up to help families in Los Angeles County who are seeking a new home following the wildfires.

What organizers call the largest free Fourth of July celebration on the West Coast won’t be held Friday, one of several Los Angeles County Independence Day events postponed or canceled because of ...