Climate & Environment

Southern California Edison says its equipment may have caused Hurst Fire

The investigation into the causes of the Hurst and Eaton fires are still ongoing.

Cars drive thru a long street as a hillside burns in the background.

California’s surge in EV sales has stalled — so what happens to its landmark mandate?

About a quarter of all new cars registered in California in 2024 were electric cars. The flat sales follow several years of rapid growth.

A white electrical vehicle is parked, charging at a port in a parking lot.

Heading to an LA County beach? Stay on the sand

The recent rain can wash chemicals, bacteria and trash into the ocean. You don't want to swim in that.

Three young men walk over a sand dune at a beach. Two are carrying surflboards

Farmworkers feed the country, but who protects them from wildfire smoke?

Thousands of farmworkers labored in fields in Ventura County in late January in wildfire smoke. They have little to no protection from its harmful effects.

Pasadena’s Red Cross wildfire shelter is shutting down soon. Where will evacuees go next?

There are still 270 evacuees staying at the Pasadena Civic Center, which has a full slate of events scheduled this month.

Police walk into a large building marked with banners that read "American Red Cross Shelter"

Second storm system arrives today. What to know

We're looking at a generally weaker storm system this time around.

A grey, rainy day view of downtown Los Angeles.

Will LA fire victims join the crowded OC housing market?

Real estate experts say they’re not seeing a huge effect yet, except for high-end rentals.

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A man in a jacket that reads "Sheriff" and a beige dog walk through the gray rubble of a burned down beachfront property. There's a stark contrast between the gray rubble and the blue ocean that is up against the destruction.

Researchers tested sandboxes and street dust for lead after the Eaton Fire. Here's what they found

The result? They found a lot of variability between the sites.

A brick chimney stands in the ruins of a home. A red grill is also visible.

LA launches online tool to help wildfire victims create recovery plans

Meant to be a mobile version of the in-person Disaster Recovery Centers, users can share basic info about how the fires affected them and get help connecting with resources to assist.

Saturday, Jan. 11: Glendale Fire Department captain Chris Jernegan (left) and his wife Alison (middle) help Ella Venne search through the remains of her family's home that was destroyed by the Eaton Fire in Altadena.

Newsom temporarily changes rent rules for some LA mansions in wake of fires

In order to make full use of available L.A. rental properties, Newsom issued an executive order to change some rent rules.

Governor Gavin Newsom walks with a group of firefighters. Dark smoke is seen in the background.

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