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March 21, 2025 at 3:02 AM

LA man in critical condition after home explosion

The Los Angeles Fire Department said an explosion occurred in a property's accessory dwelling unit (or secondary residence), causing its collapse. One man was hospitalized with burns and fractures.
March 21, 2025 at 3:02 AM
VIDEO: LA man in critical condition after home explosion
March 19, 2025 at 9:37 PM

‘Get them here now!’: 911 calls from California's Eaton Fire full of pleas for help

For the first time since the deadly California wildfires in January, recordings of 911 calls placed minutes after Eaton Fire flames flared up have been released.
March 19, 2025 at 9:37 PM
The Eaton Fire wiped out Taylor family home in Altadena.
March 17, 2025 at 1:18 PM

IOC board puts boxing back on the Olympic program for LA in 2028

Boxing is set to be on the program for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles after years of disputes over how the sport is run
March 17, 2025 at 1:18 PM
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach speaks during a press conference, ahead of the 144th session which will elect the new IOC President, in Costa Navarino, southwestern Greece, Monday, March 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)
March 13, 2025 at 11:26 AM

Significant debris flows possible in Los Angeles

Evacuation warnings have been issued for parts of Los Angeles County, near burn scar areas due to high mudslide and debris flow risks.
March 13, 2025 at 11:26 AM
An aerial view shows surviving trees and new greenery following recent rains amid homes destroyed in the Eaton Fire on March 11, 2025, in Altadena, Calif.
March 12, 2025 at 3:29 PM

LA schools superintendent says closing of DOE would bring 'catastrophic harm'

The superintendent for the nation's second largest public school system says the closure of the Department of Education would bring "catastrophic harm."
March 12, 2025 at 3:29 PM
The US Department of Education building is seen in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 13, 2025.
March 12, 2025 at 1:03 PM

One cat's incredible reunion with its owner after the LA wildfires

A house cat named Aggie has found her way back to her owner two months after the LA wildfires
March 12, 2025 at 1:03 PM
This image provided by Carolyn Kiefer shows her mother Katherine Kiefer, 82, looking at her burned home destroyed by the Palisades Fire where her cat Aggie went missing on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Los Angeles. (Carolyn Kiefer via AP)
March 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM

Don Johnson reflects on giving Bruce Willis his big break in Hollywood

Johnson said he met Willis when he was a bartender in New York City.
March 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Don Johnson attends the premiere for ABC's 'Doctor Odyssey' at Bel-Air Bay Club, Sept. 18, 2024, in Pacific Palisades, Calif. Bruce Willis attends the premiere of Universal Pictures' "Glass" at SVA Theatre, Jan. 15, 2019, in New York.
March 7, 2025 at 7:52 PM

LA rising: Rebuilding from the wildfires

Four families share their experience two months after their lives were impacted by the Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles.
March 7, 2025 at 7:52 PM
LA wildfires: Rebuilding after devastation
March 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM

Ex-LA fire chief appeals her dismissal. Here's how her firing could be overturned

Kristin Crowley sent a letter to the Los Angeles City Council on Thursday, informing them she is proceeding with an appeal of the mayor's removal of her as fire chief.
March 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
In this Dec. 5, 2024, file photo, Los Angeles City Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley is seen here in  Long Beach, Calif.
March 4, 2025 at 9:40 PM

LA City Council votes not to reinstate fire chief fired by mayor

The Los Angeles City Council voted to uphold the firing of Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, who was let go by Mayor Karen Bass over the Palisades and Eaton fires.
March 4, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Firefighters spray the rubble of fire-ravaged homes in Altadena, Calif., Jan. 15, 2025, that were demolished by the Eaton Fire.
March 3, 2025 at 1:27 AM

Oscar nominee Diane Warren: LA wildfires have tested 'all of our resilience'

ABC's Chris Connelly speaks with songwriter Diane Warren as she looks to win her first Academy Award after losing her home in the Los Angeles wildfires, as Hollywood helps those in need to recover.
March 3, 2025 at 1:27 AM
VIDEO: LA County artists unite, rebuild after wildfire losses
March 1, 2025 at 2:30 AM

How Hollywood is showing gratitude to firefighters after LA wildfires

Capt. Sheila Kelliher with the Los Angeles County Fire Department discusses how the entertainment industry is showing gratitude for thousands of firefighters after the wildfires.
March 1, 2025 at 2:30 AM
How Hollywood is showing gratitude to firefighters after LA wildfires
February 25, 2025 at 3:18 AM

Here's how to help wildfire victims after California blazes

Strong Santa Ana winds fueled wildfires that burned across Southern California for more than three weeks, forcing tens of thousands of residents out from their homes.
February 25, 2025 at 3:18 AM
A person uses a garden hose in an effort to save a neighboring home from catching fire during the Eaton Fire, Jan. 8, 2025, in Altadena, California.
1 month ago

Los Angeles DA asks court to deny Menendez brothers' petition for new trial

They are serving life sentences after being convicted of murder in their parents' deaths. The DA's move diminishes their hope for freedom based on evidence that their father sexually abused them.
1 month ago
VIDEO:  Los Angeles DA asks court to deny Menendez brothers' petition for new trial
1 month ago

Mayor Karen Bass fires L.A. Fire Chief after wildfires

Mayor Karen Bass has fired Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley following the deadly wildfires in Los Angeles last month.
1 month ago
Mayor Karen Bass fires L.A. Fire Chief after wildfires
1 month ago

Los Angeles removes fire chief in wake of massive wildfires

Los Angeles Fire Chef Kristin Crowley has been removed from her position by Mayor Karen Bass after wildfires that killed dozens and destroyed hundreds of homes.
1 month ago
Los Angeles City Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley is seen here in  Long Beach, Calif., Dec. 5, 2024.
1 month ago

Beverly Hills officially declares Feb. 22 'Richard Simmons Day'

The city of Beverly Hills is celebrating the life and legacy of the beloved fitness expert and on-screen personality.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Beverly Hills officially declares Feb. 22 'Richard Simmons Day'
1 month ago

How a community rallied for trans and nonbinary recovery homes following LA fires

The recovery homes were engulfed by flames during the Eaton Fire on Jan. 7.
1 month ago
The community rallied to support trans and nonbinary recovery homes after devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
1 month ago

Mindy Kaling and BJ Novak share praise at her Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony

The two met as co-stars on the hit comedy show "The Office."
1 month ago
Mindy Kaling and B. J. Novak attend Mindy Kaling's Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony, on Feb. 18, 2025, in Hollywood, Calif.
1 month ago

Mindy Kaling provides laughs while receiving star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

"[TV producer] Howard [Klein] took a chance on me ... and he believed in me," Kaling said. "But you know what's more important? He believed that he could one day make money off of me."
1 month ago
"[TV producer] Howard [Klein] took a chance on me ... and he believed in me," Kaling said. "But you know what's more important? He believed that he could one day make money off of me."
1 month ago

Firefighter swept into ocean in debris flow as heavy rain pounds LA

A new atmospheric river is slamming California, including fire-ravaged Los Angeles, where residents are bracing for the possibility of mudslides and landslides.
1 month ago
Caustic black water from the Eaton Fire rushes by as an atmospheric river bring heavy rains, in the Eaton Wash near Altadena, Calif., Feb. 13, 2025.
1 month ago

Los Angeles battles mudslides after heavy rain hits the West

Flash flood warnings were issued for the Palisades after the rain triggered debris to flow from the burn scar-ravaged hillsides to the Pacific Coast Highway and forced closures.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Los Angeles battles mudslides after heavy rain hits the West
2 months ago

Emergency visits related to fire, smoke inhalation rose eightfold after LA wildfires

A report published Thursday found the percentage of ED visits related to fire and smoke inhalation rose in the days after the Los Angeles wildfires began.
2 months ago
Burned trees and wildfire smoke from the Palisades Fire are seen from Will Rogers State Park with the City of Los Angeles in the distance, on Jan. 9, 2025 in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Calif.
2 months ago

37 live giant beetles found inside Japanese snack packets at LAX

At least 37 giant live beetles measuring 4 to 5 inches have been found concealed inside of multiple packages of Japanese snacks, potato chips and chocolate at LAX.
2 months ago
At least 37 giant live beetles measuring 4 to 5 inches have been found concealed inside of multiple packages of Japanese snacks, potato chips and chocolate at Los Angeles International Airport, authorities said.
2 months ago

Los Angeles fires highlight risk of 'uninsurable future,' experts say

Many insurers reduced or ended policies in California before the wildfires.
2 months ago
Covered vehicles are seen in Duarte, Calif., Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
2 months ago

Judge warns Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni lawyers ahead of trial

ABC News legal analyst Brian Buckmire said the warning issued by a federal judge is “putting everyone on notice.”
2 months ago
VIDEO: Judge warns Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni lawyers ahead of trial
2 months ago

Star-studded FireAid concert estimates over $100 million raised for LA recovery

FireAid estimates the concert raised over $100 million at the event which featured performances from Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Olivia Rodrigo and more.
2 months ago
Lady Gaga performs onstage during the FIREAID Benefit Concert for California Fire Relief at Intuit Dome on Jan. 30, 2025 in Inglewood, California.
2 months ago

Lawyers for Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni appear in court for first hearing

The lawyers for Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni appeared in court Monday, as Baldoni looks to have the defamation lawsuit dismissed.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Lawyers for Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni appear in court for first hearing
2 months ago

Woman randomly stabbed while walking down the street, suspect at large: Police

The Los Angeles Police Department this week released surveillance footage that captured the disturbing attack as they attempt to identify the suspect.
2 months ago
A photo of the stabbing suspect released by the Los Angeles Police Department.
2 months ago

A$AP Relli testifies in A$AP Rocky trial

The former friend of A$AP Rocky testified about the moment the hip-hop star allegedly fired a gun at him on a Hollywood street in 2021.
2 months ago
The former friend of A$AP Rocky testified about the moment the hip-hop star allegedly fired a gun at him on a Hollywood street in 2021
2 months ago

Heated moments in court as A$AP Rocky trial resumes

Legal analyst Terri Austin joins ABC News Live to discuss the latest from the courtroom for A$AP Rocky's trial as he faces two felony charges related to a 2021 incident in Hollywood.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Heated moments in court as A$AP Rocky trial resumes
2 months ago

Snow shuts down same LA area freeway closed days ago by a wildfire

Less than a week after a massive wildfire shut down California's Interstate 5, the traffic artery was closed again due to heavy snow, authorities said.
2 months ago
Caltrans District 7 issued a winter weather advisory for Interstate 5 near Lebec, Calif., due to snow and poor visibility, Jan. 26, 2025.
2 months ago

Can artificial intelligence help LA rebuild?

CEO of Coastal Construction Patrick E. Murphy joined ABC News Live to discuss how artificial intelligence might be able to help Los Angeles rebuild after the devastating wildfires.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Can artificial intelligence help LA rebuild?
2 months ago

New threat of mudslides for California fire zone

Melissa Adan delivers the latest from the California fire zones, including the increased risk of dangerous mudslides.
2 months ago
VIDEO: New threat of mudslides for California fire zone
2 months ago

President Trump arrives in Southern California to tour wildfire damage

President Donald Trump arrives in Southern California and is greeted by Gov. Gavin Newsom ahead of touring areas affected by the Los Angeles wildfires.
2 months ago
VIDEO: President Trump arrives in Southern California to tour wildfire damage
2 months ago

Domestic workers in LA face financial crisis after homes they worked in lost to fires

Many domestic workers now face a dire financial hardship because of their employment in areas where structures burned down.
2 months ago
A house, seemingly untouched by the Palisades Fire, stands amid the charred remains of other homes destroyed by the fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Calif., on Jan. 15, 2025.
2 months ago

Pregnant woman loses her 'forever home' in the LA wildfires

At seven months pregnant, Chloe Garcia and her family lost their homes as the LA wildfires devastated their neighborhood in Altadena.
2 months ago
At seven months pregnant, Chloe Garcia and her family lost their homes as the LA wildfires devastated their neighborhood in Altadena.
2 months ago

LA mayor provides update on rebuilding efforts

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass provides an update on rebuilding efforts, saying that she has a plan to expedite the safe return of residents to their homes.
2 months ago
LA mayor provides update on rebuilding efforts
2 months ago

Texas artists travels to LA to build memorial for victims

Roberto Marquez, who often travels to other cities to do murals, created a shrine in Pasadena.
2 months ago
Roberto Marquez, who often travels to other cities to do murals, created a shrine in Pasadena.
2 months ago

The difficulties of rebuilding in the same spot after the LA wildfires subside

The Los Angeles wildfires have reduced entire communities to ash.
2 months ago
A house, seemingly untouched by the Palisades Fire, stands amid the charred remains of other homes destroyed by the fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Calif., on Jan. 15, 2025.
2 months ago

Displaced residents up against LA real estate’s biggest threat: price gouging

ABC News’ Jaclyn Lee speaks with residents devastated by the California wildfires as they desperately search for new housing after losing their homes.
2 months ago
Displaced residents up against LA real estate’s biggest threat: price gouging
2 months ago

Concerns about gentrification hang over LA community's destruction

The destruction caused by the Eaton Fire in Los Angeles County, which has decimated more than 14,117 acres in the last week, is threatening Altadena’s rich history.
2 months ago
Damage to structures is seen from hilltop perspective in the aftermath of the Eaton Fire, Jan. 10, 2025 in Altadena, Calif.
2 months ago

Pacific Palisades residents sue Los Angeles department of water and power

A group of Pacific Palisades residents and businesses impacted by the Palisades Fire has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles against the city's Department of Water and Power.
2 months ago
A search and rescue team member stands in the remains of a home burned by the Palisades Fire, in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, on Jan. 14, 2025.
2 months ago

LA mayor issues housing executive order amid wildfires, crisis

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has issued an executive order to rebuild homes and businesses amid the wildfires.
2 months ago
California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass tour the downtown business district of Pacific Palisades as the Palisades Fire continues to burn on, Jan. 8, 2025, in Los Angeles.
2 months ago

Local landmarks lost and damaged by raging Los Angeles fires

As fires continue to burn through Southern California, some of the region's landmarks have been burned or destroyed by the blazes.
2 months ago
A Berkshire Hathaway office is left in smoldering ashes during the Palisade fire in the Palisade village area of the Pacific Palisades, a neighborhood of Los Angeles, Jan. 8, 2025.
2 months ago

Los Angeles fire losses could reach $30 billion for insurers

Disaster already the "costliest wildfire event in California history," report finds.
2 months ago
A firefighter walks past homes destroyed in the Palisades Fire on January 13, 2025 in Pacific Palisades, California.
2 months ago

Los Angeles Fire Department budget sustained cuts but saw overall increase

Los Angeles Fire Department budget sustained cuts but saw an overall increase.
2 months ago
A firefighter sprays water in a burned house following the Palisades Fire at the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los Angeles, Jan. 10, 2025.
2 months ago

John Mayer shares moving post about 'loss of proof of life' in California fires

John Mayer shared a moving message on Instagram about the loss people are experiencing amid the Los Angeles wildfires.
2 months ago
John Mayer attends Cool Comedy Hot Cuisine Benefitting The Scleroderma Research Foundation at Fairmont Century Plaza, Oct. 29, 2024, in Los Angeles.
2 months ago

What to know about theme parks impacted by California fires

Fast-moving fires continue to burn across the Los Angeles area.
2 months ago
Sign at the entrance to Universal Studios Hollywood, Nov. 2, 2020, in Universal City, Calif.
2 months ago

Death toll expected to rise as several LA blazes go uncontained

At least five people are confirmed dead in the fires consuming parts of Los Angeles, and the county sheriff expects the death toll to rise as uncontained fires spread across Southern California.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Death toll expected to rise as several LA blazes go uncontained