CalMatters
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A recent swing from wet to dry is among the most extreme on record, priming much of Southern California for wind-whipped fires. -
After the fires prompted several colleges and universities to close or move to remote operations last week, several are resuming from winter break this week with online instruction and resources. -
As fires continue to displace tens of thousands of people in Los Angeles County, experts worry about the long-term effects on the already dire homelessness crisis. -
California regulators say the Trump administration is unlikely to approve the rules and that they have no choice but to abandon groundbreaking regulations for zero-emission trucks and cleaner locomotives. -
From Pacific Palisades to Altadena, devastating wildfires tore through Los Angeles County. Our photographers captured images during the fires. -
To better understand the size of the L.A. fires, this tool lets you overlay the fire perimeters on any location in California. -
The federal government typically covers 75% of rebuilding costs after a major disaster. President-elect Trump has threatened to withhold firefighting money from California. -
President-elect Donald Trump faulted California water policies for the devastating wildfires that are burning in Los Angeles County. The fires started because of fierce winds and extremely dry conditions. -
Reparations advocates are campaigning for two proposals that failed in the final hours of last year’s legislative session. -
Homelessness grew just 3% in California last year, compared to 18% nationwide.
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