California is a country within a country — a cultural and economic behemoth where the future happens first. And with term limits forcing Gov. Gavin Newsom out, the world’s fourth-largest economy will be picking a new leader at the end of 2026.

A near-certain disaster looms for California, but there are real things people can do to prepare. Here's what to know about the risks.

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:56 a.m. in Los Angeles County. The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Air quality regulators in Southern California have rejected rules that would have curbed harmful emissions from gas-powered furnaces and water heaters.

President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to withhold various funding sources over California's liberal-leaning policies.

The NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA released a flood advisory at 2:37 p.m. on Tuesday in effect until 4:30 p.m. for Los Angeles.

The two-day festival will be headlined by Bad Religion and Pennywise on Oct. 4 and Descendents and The Interrupters on Oct. 5.

Another SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is due to launch over the weekend from Southern California's Vandenberg Space Force Base.

Many fled alongside their loved ones while others found safety and shelter at places like the Pasadena Humane Society, which had helped to host the iconic Rose Parade (featuring adoptable pets) just days before.