Wildfire experts in recent years have highlighted the dangers of wind-driven embers that can travel great distances and ...

California’s reported property crime rate in 2023 was 0.3% below 2019 levels, but with the 2023 national rate at which individuals report property crimes against them down 14.4% compared to 2019 ...

The Public Policy Institute of California’s analysis of 2023 crime statistics show that most crime categories are up significantly compared to 2019 pre-pandemic levels, including violent crime, ...

Superior Court Judge Daviann L. Mitchell expressed remorse for her behavior, attributing it to stress and personal issues ...

In some areas, hazards have surged. Buildings in the highest hazard zones will be subject to the strictest fire-resiliency ...

Portions of Southern California are bracing for rainfall and potential flooding in the wake of deadly wildfires.

The Los Angeles Fire Department on Wednesday announced evacuation warnings that will take effect at 7 a.m. Thursday for areas ...

THE BUZZ: SAME CRIME, MORE PUNISHMENT — California Democrats — wary of appearing soft on crime after a rightward lurch by the electorate — are rushing to increase penalties for looting ...

Andrew Christian Engel of San Diego was shot after police responded to reports of a ...

An atmospheric river is expected to arrive Wednesday night, bringing "heavy and impactful" rainfall to central and Southern California through Thursday night. A forecast map from the NWS indicated ...

Modesto police's Real Time Crime Center, which has been operating since 2016, has helped reduce crimes like vehicle and ...