More than 1,500 firefighters were working on the wind-driven fire as red flag warning conditions persist into Wednesday evening.

The Franklin Fire has burned 3,983 acres in Malibu, prompting thousands to evacuate and destroying seven structures.

The Third Street Promenade’s newest tenant has taken its shot at bringing entertainment to the shopping district, with early reactions sounding like the response to a hole-in-one on the golf course. On December 6,

Fire crews continue to battle the Franklin Fire in the Malibu area on Thursday, which has now burned over 4,000 acres. The fire is now burning 4,037 acres and is only 7% contained. It first began Monday night,

The Franklin Fire in Malibu, fanned by strong winds, has burned through more than 4,000 acres this week, but a change in weather and the end of red flag warnings give firefighters hope to tamp out the inferno.

Discover the latest progress reports from the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Board of Education on maintenance and fundraising efforts.

In what will be an emotional evening for many, this will be the last time Mayor Phil Brock and Councilmembers Gleam Davis, Christine Parra and Oscar de la Torre will be sitting on that side of the dais.

Weather conditions were forecast to improve in Southern California, aiding firefighters in their battle against a wind-driven wildfire that has forced up to 20,000 people, including Cher, Dick Van Dyke and his wife,

We know how legislatures work: lawmakers introduce bills, debate on them and vote yes or no. Right? Not exactly. Of the 2,403 bills that died in the recent two-year session, CalMatters’ Digital Democracy data found just 25 failed because a majority of lawmakers voted “no.

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