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California regulators hope new utility company safety rules will prevent wildfires, Star Wars fashion goes high end in LA, vandalism and safety issues on neighborhood Candy Cane Lanes.

Disney buys movie, TV and production assets of 21st Century Fox, So Cal fires inspire LA to build more resilient infrastructure, LA City Council imposes developer fee to help build affordable housing

California's wildfires inspire improved emergency alerts, a homeless advocate responds to the cause of the Skirball fire, Democrats plot to win back Congressional seats in Orange County and Palmdale

What you need to know about rebuilding after a fire, DCFS has a new director and LA businesses that use Bitcoin

The Thomas Fire spreads to Santa Barbara County, LA Angels beat out other Major League Baseball teams to sign Japan's hottest pitcher-hitter, the Golden Globes nominees are out

Updates on the Thomas, Rye and Skirball fires. Plus, ways to keep your home safe against flames, then FEMA efforts in Southern California.

Evacuees share their harrowing tales, which emergency alert systems are most effective, how to protect yourself from smoke.

As of this morning, the fire in Ventura has scorched 31,000 acres and destroyed 150 structures. We speak to KPCC reporters on the ground for the latest.

Entrepreneurial opportunities and legal pot, SoCal residents weigh in on pot's legalization, what the CVS purchase of Aetna means for you

Checking-in on the status of SoCal's privately funded wildlife crossing, how climate change is affecting California's Cabernet, changes to WeHo neighborhood.

Governor Newsom is expected to sign Use of Force legislation, Remembering the first female Korean journalist in the United States, Air Conditioning in schools and the achievement gap.

A bill working its way through the CA legislature could reclassify independent contractors as employees, Tenancy-In-Common housing is increasing in popularity, A SoCal Orange Grove might get historic status.

LA Unified School District Superintendent Austin Beutner delivers his state of the schools speech, KPCC reporter tries walking to Dodger Stadium.

What will happen to the animals now that the Wildlife Waystation is closing? The L.A. County Board of Supervisors votes on what to do with the Men's Central.

CA oyster farms are feeling the effects of climate change and global warming, The Formosa Cafe reopens after a $2 million dollar renovation.

The California legislature is considering more than 1,000 bills, LADOT's progress in electrifying its fleet, A ride on LADOT's DASH electric bus to Griffith Park Observatory.

The National Rifle Association's influence on California in the aftermath of back-to-back shootings, 20th anniversary of the Jewish Community Center shooting.

LA plans to remove the requirement that new apartment buildings should include parking, Funding for a Gold Line extension to Pomona is up for a vote today.

Registered Democrats now outnumber Republicans in Orange County, empty homes along the 710 corridor, details on the Gannett merger.

A gun violence survivor weighs in on the numerous mass shootings, How LA is fighting sex trafficking, Which food trends are likely to last in LA.

Researchers say there are four similarities among most mass shooters, How red flag laws work, What California is doing to prevent sea cliff erosion.