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

At least 28 people are believed to be dead and more than a dozen others remain unaccounted for as multiple wildfires rage across Southern California.

Bryan Strehl, 26, drove up to Upper Hastings Ranch to survey the familiar area. He was born and raised in Pasadena and teaches at Altadena elementary school, where, he said, six of his students and a colleague lost their homes in the Eaton fire.

Local-government taxes and fees are taking a hit ahead of a costly rebuild. Initial shortfalls are even spreading to bond markets.

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

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed a $2.5 billion aid bill to support response and recovery efforts following the devastating Eaton and Palisades wildfires. The legislation aims to provide aid to affected communities and fund wildfire prevention programmes.

Los Angeles, Pasadena and others are putting in extra work to make sure wildfire areas full of green waste debris get cleaned up before this rain.

Following the destruction of the Eaton Fire, Pasadena city officials announced the cancellation of the parade portion of the annual Black History Festival.

It's a happy ending for Huckleberry. The tortoise was one of the first animals rescued by Pasadena Humane after the Los Angeles wildfires. But now, after many days in their care, the organization gave an update on the tortoise that is making people online cheer.

More than 10,000 structures across Los Angeles County have been reduced to ashes as wildfires continue to blaze across parts of Southern California.

Utah firefighters are set to return home this weekend after spending nearly two weeks battling the California wildfires that have devastated numerous communities and left thousands homeless.

The blaze has burned just over 14,000 acres near Pasadena. It is 89% contained. This fire has burned 80 acres in San Diego County and is 30% contained. Jacey Fortin The Friars fire burned a few acres in San Diego’s Mission Valley neighborhood Tuesday afternoon,