Nancy Ward, the head of CalOES, left office on Dec. 30. She had publicly begged FEMA to test for toxic substances after the fires — then, according to an internal memo obtained by the L.A. Times, privately advocated against it.

Some California residents are still navigating insurance claims in the aftermath of the 2025 Palisades Fire. State Farm says it has paid $5 billion on over 13,500 claims, but many feel

The draft report lays out steps the agency, local officials and lawmakers can take to root out illegal fireworks safely and efficiently.

While fire safety advocates want California to take a new approach to wildfires, with more emphasis on anticipating and preventing the worst damage, legislation to do just that has failed to win over Gov. Gavin Newsom, who said it would have cost too much ...

San Diego County’s diverse terrain means some areas are more vulnerable to the risk of wildfire. Jamul is one such area that has been the setting of significant fires, including the 2003 Cedar Fire and the 2007 Witch Fire. The area is beautiful, but dry.