The Palisades and Eaton wildfires also continue burning in the Los Angeles area, leaving parts of Southern California with devastating fire damage.

Leaders and residents share a mix of disappointment, hope and support as President Trump did not visit the Eaton fire’s Altadena and Pasadena destruction.

The rain that is expected to hit the scorched Los Angeles landscape this weekend may bring relief to the fire fights, but it could also bring flash floods and mudslides. Although forecasts show that the risk is relatively low, local officials are taking the warnings seriously.

Jesse has been documenting the ongoing tragedy that are the California wildfires, and in this video, he compiled a series of distressing visuals he captured. "These clips were filmed in Altadena and parts of Pasadena as the fires spread across the city,

The mountains and foothills of Los Angeles County are in “extreme drought” conditions, about 36% of the county, explained Pugh. That’s one category shy of hitting the highest level, “exceptional drought,” and three higher than the lowest, “abnormally dry.” The rest of the county is in severe drought.

(AP Photo/John Locher, File) Pedestrians help a firefighter stretch a hose as an apartment building burns, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in the Altadena section of Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File) Cesar Plaza becomes emotional while looking at ...

Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley said that the fire department has deployed all available resources and positioned fire patrols and engines in high-risk areas across Los Angeles.

Nick Khatchikianin, a senior guard for Mesrobian High in Pico Rivera, California scored 102 points in a game, breaking a state record.

The president raised the possibility of withholding aid to California unless the state changes its water policy.

From federal funding to the restaurant industry, Trump’s executive orders are having early implications for the region he’s expected to visit Friday.

California will spend $2.5 billion to help the Los Angeles area recover from recent deadly wildfires under a relief package signed Thursday by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. Newsom signed the laws after the state Legislature approved them with bipartisan support earlier in the day.