WASHINGTON (AP) — Human-caused climate change increased the likelihood and intensity of the hot, dry and windy conditions that fanned the flames of the recent devastating Southern California wildfires, a scientific study found.

Ken Lindenstein and Kolton Kellison were among four Central Whidbey firefighters who journeyed to the Golden State to help battle the deadly and destructive fires.

Some were happy that the traditional plans to hold the inauguration outside were scrapped at the last minute; others were disappointed but understanding.

Southern California’s first significant storm of the season brought weekend downpours that aided firefighters but caused ash, mud and debris to flow across streets in wildfire-burned areas.

California water regulators have said there's no truth to President Donald Trump's claim that the U_S_ military entered the state and “turned on the water.”.

Southern California reservoirs are near full, and hydrant problems are unrelated to the Delta and fish, they note

Despite the president's pledge to withhold funds to the region, outside influences, including three global sporting events, could force his hand.

Firefighters from stations in western Washington have returned home after spending several weeks in Southern California assisting in the fight against wildfires

Mudflows prompted the closures of at least some roads, including in Topanga Canyon and on parts of the Pacific Coast Highway.

Southern California is facing another round of dangerous fire weather Monday and Tuesday — driving new risk as the region reels from the destructive firestorm that ignited during a high-wind ...

In one of his last official acts, former President Joe Biden early Monday pardoned members of the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6 attack — including Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif. and Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-San Bernardino — in an attempt to shield them from becoming targets during Trump’s second presidential administration.

While the impending wet weather ended weeks of dangerous gusts and reduced humidity, several wildfires were still burning Saturday across Southern California. Those included the Palisades and ...