A smoldering reaction under the Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Southern California has made its neighbors' lives miserable for almost three years.

This week, the state Assembly held its first committee hearing for Assembly Bill 27, a measure that would spare residents of Val Verde, Live Oak, Hasley Hills, Hillcrest Parkway, Hasley Canyon and ...

A bill that seeks to compensate people living near the Chiquita Canyon Landfill faces uncertainty amid state budget challenges and L.A. County wildfires.

It's not known what caused the chemical reaction, but federal officials say the burn zone has grown underground to at least 35 acres.

CASTAIC, California—Firefighters fought to maintain the upper hand on a huge and rapidly moving wildfire that swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles and resulted in more than 50,000 ...

Tony Thurmond is sponsoring Senate Bill 502, to help local educational agencies across California address the housing ...

We are no stranger to it here in Central Texas, but it’s a concern when conditions are ripe – out of control wildfires.

On March 11, 1890, prominent landowner William C. Chormicle was taken into custody and brought to Los Angeles to stand trial ...

When a wildfire approaches a prison and an evacuation warning is issued, what are the health risks that incarcerated people face when officials decide to not evacuate?

LOS ANGELES—The two biggest wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area have burned at least 10,000 homes, buildings and other structures, officials said Thursday as they urged more people to heed ...

When a wildfire approaches a prison and an evacuation warning is issued, what are the health risks that incarcerated people face when officials decide ...