Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people. The Palisades and Eaton fires continue to burn in Southern California.

Over a week after destructive wildfires erupted in the Los Angeles area, fire crews have made progress with containment and stopped the growth of the Eaton and Palisades fires.

Southern Californians face fewer options with 5% vacancy vs. 6% nationwide. And there are far fewer new apartments: 2% of the region’s supply was constructed in 2023-24 vs. 4% nationally. That’s a huge factor. Local apartment seekers seem also picky.

Tenant advocacy groups, landlord associations and elected officials are condemning rent gouging after tens of thousands of people were displaced in deadly fires this month.

With the immediate threat of the Palisades and Eaton wildfires over, residents of Altadena, Pasadena, the Pacific Palisades, and Malibu face yet another looming threat from Mother Nature. California Gov.

Parts of Santa Monica were ordered to be evacuated as fast-moving flames destroyed homes along the coast in Los Angeles. Winds were picking up overnight, potentially fueling the fires.

As strike teams battle the Southern California fires, a "fire relief brigade" comprised of volunteers and day laborers was deployed throughout Pasadena.

Southern California residents are facing dire new wildfire warnings and power shutoffs while they prepare to flee at a moment's notice as fire-fueling winds blasted across the scarred landscape.

The family of an Eaton fire victim is suing Southern California Edison for wrongful death, alleging that the utility company's negligence is to blame for the devastating blaze that killed 59-year-old Evelyn McClendon.

AN rounded up relief and mutual aid groups readers can support amid the devastation, lost buildings of note, and efforts underway to preserve architectural landmarks.

Some Los Angeles fire hydrants ran dry in recent days as demand soared for water to quell fast-moving wildfires.