The county has appropriated nearly $500 million to cover expected claims it will pay out; it has settled about a dozen claims.

Initial location: Orange County, Calif. A new wildfire was reported today at 3:25 p.m. in Orange County, California. Beacon Fire has been burning on private land. At present, there are no details on ...

A new wildfire was reported today at 8:05 a.m. in Orange County, California. Windy Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information on the containment or cause of the fire.

Emergency crews have closed a major road early Friday morning after responding to a fire at the Siena Hotel. According to the ...

While opponents of the private contractor pointed out recent problems in LA County and the possibility of federal funding for ...

The Baldwin Park woman who allegedly shot at employees of a California Closets Monday before being killed by police during a ...

As victims of the January wildfires decide between rebuilding or moving on, the luxury markets in certain pockets of Los ...

During a typical summer day, crowds flock to Corona Del Mar State Beach, blanketing the sand with tents, towels, and chairs. Frisbees sail through the air as the savory smoke of hot dogs roasting over ...

Orange County firefighters rushed to a Laguna Niguel neighborhood to extinguish flames burning near homes Wednesday afternoon ...

The peak of the heat wave is expected Thursday and Friday, the National Weather Service said. While it’s brought warmer ...

A brush fire dubbed the Beacon Fire burned 3 acres near Alcott Place in Laguna Niguel on August 20. OCFA helicopters and crews are protecting homes as roads close and a precautionary shelter opens. No ...