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What happens to security deposits? Who pays for repairs? LAist answers these and other questions from tenants affected by the L.A. fires.

The L.A. fires have left many domestic workers and day laborers jobless. They may soon be hired for wildfire cleanup work, which has its own risks.

We haven't had rain since May. It’s a sign of how human-caused climate change is making Southern California weather more extreme.

Embers, then radiant heat, then direct flames are responsible for most houses burning down in wildfires.

A list of services to offer reprieve from the devastation and heartbreak.

Here are some common mistakes or misconceptions you may run into.

Childcare providers say they know that their work is critical to allowing families to find new housing or return to work. But they're also trying to figure out how they themselves will recover, or stay afloat at all.

As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House on Jan. 20, public radio partners in the California Newsroom want to hear from you about what this means for your community.

Catastrophic wildfires are common in California, and mental health specialists have become a key part of local governments’ response to extreme weather events, which scientists say are becoming more intense and frequent due to climate change.

The decision resolves a long-running legal dispute between the Department of Justice and TikTok. But experts say President-elect Donald Trump will now have considerable sway over the platform's future in the U.S.

Los trabajadores domésticos -niñeras, jardineros, asistentes para personas mayores- son una parte enorme de la economía de la región.

With the recent passing of Socorro Herrera, the founder of Yuca’s in Los Feliz, we shine a light on one of our favorite menu items.