Tuesday, 2:10 p.m. PST Cal Fire says the Auto Fire, which broke out Monday in Ventura County, is 25% contained several hours after fire crews stopped forward progress on the 56-acre blaze.

Jason Oppenheim is "in shock" over the number of landlords who are allegedly and illegally breaking an anti-price gouging law, cautioning that they could pay back "all that money" plus criminal liability.

Strong Santa Ana winds are fueling multiple wildfires across Southern California, forcing thousands of residents to flee from their homes.

Fire crews recover stolen awards from alleged California wildfire looters. (Credit: @lafdwatchdog)

Historian Victor Davis Hanson predicts an impending cultural shift in California, as the fires in Los Angeles have impacted liberal residents who may be changing their tune on politics.

Fanned by strong winds, the wildfires have killed at least 24 people and swept through 40,000 acres in the Greater Los Angeles area.

People affected by the California wildfires may qualify for immediate federal financial assistance to help pay for necessities.

In a state that averages more than 7,500 wildfires a year some California homeowners keep helmets and fire hoses handy. However, the Los Angeles fires demonstrate a new reality: Wildfires in the state are growing larger and more ferocious and burning into suburbs and cities more often, experts told USA TODAY.

There are many victims recovering from the wildfires in California, and you have a chance to help those in need. The American Red Cross has established a microsite to specifically benefit victims of the Los Angeles fires.

Hundreds of volunteers from across the country are in California trying to help wildfire victims. Charlotte Rodriguez is from Jacksonville and arrived in California Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. She works with information and planning for the Red Cross.