California has just experienced one of its worst wildfire seasons in years, despite the Golden State's ample resources to combat the blazes once they spark.

Fresh California wildfires ignited in Southern California on Thursday during "critical" fire weather, leaving tens of thousands of people under evacuation orders. The big picture: The Hughes Fire, north of Los Angeles,

More than an inch of rain fell in parts of Los Angeles Monday afternoon, triggering flash flood watches and warnings in areas scorched by this month's wildfires.

The Palisades Fire has been the largest in terms of burned areas. The iconic Malibu restaurant Moonshadows was completely destroyed, as was the Palisades Branch Library. The Palisades Charter High School suffered extensive damage. Here’s an analysis of the building damage with what we know now:

The fires, which began on Jan. 7 and are still not fully contained, have killed 28 people and damaged or destroyed nearly 16,000 structures. The rain will bring cleaner air and improve fire-fighting conditions,

Southern California is grappling with a surge in wildfires, with nine active fires currently burning across the region.

Many projects on a list of about three dozen “highest priority” upgrades compiled by county officials in 2013 have yet to break ground in communities devastated by the fires.

Kate Hudson is opening up about how her husband and his brother stayed behind in the destructive Palisades fire to protect their house from the blazes.

Coverage of the days after strong winds that helped fuel small fires across Southern California, including a forecast for rain and comments from Bass and Trump.

In a heated community meeting, furious residents assailed federal officials for trucking electric vehicle batteries and other hazardous materials from Altadena to their area for processing.

LA had planned to take substantially less from the iconic Eastern Sierra lake this winter. The decision is a blow to conservationists who have been trying to restore the lake for decades.

some of California's most famous beaches, including Venice and Santa Monica; and world-class art institutions, such as the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the state-of-the-art Getty Center.