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February 4, 2025 at 10:02 PM

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.”
February 4, 2025 at 10:02 PM
VIDEO: Judge warns Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni lawyers ahead of trial
February 4, 2025 at 7:28 PM

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.
February 4, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Lady Gaga performs onstage during the FIREAID Benefit Concert for California Fire Relief at Intuit Dome on Jan. 30, 2025 in Inglewood, California.
February 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM

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

Many insurers reduced or ended policies in California before the wildfires.
February 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Covered vehicles are seen in Duarte, Calif., Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
February 3, 2025 at 7:46 PM

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.
February 3, 2025 at 7:46 PM
VIDEO: Lawyers for Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni appear in court for first hearing
February 3, 2025 at 5:34 PM

Here's how to help wildfire victims as California blazes explode in size

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 3, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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.
February 2, 2025 at 8:45 AM

As crews clean up from LA wildfires, some residents are furious over hazardous waste

As crews work to clean up from the Los Angeles wildfires, city officials and residents are opposing the designation of a federally owned park to process hazardous waste
February 2, 2025 at 8:45 AM
The devastation from the Palisades Fire is shown in an aerial view in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Jan. 27, 2025.
January 31, 2025 at 10:01 PM

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.
January 31, 2025 at 10:01 PM
A photo of the stabbing suspect released by the Los Angeles Police Department.
January 29, 2025 at 9:50 PM

A$AP Relli testifies in A$AP Rocky trial

The former friend of A$AP Rocky testified about the moment the hip-hop star allegedly fired a gun at him on a Hollywood street in 2021.
January 29, 2025 at 9:50 PM
The former friend of A$AP Rocky testified about the moment the hip-hop star allegedly fired a gun at him on a Hollywood street in 2021
January 29, 2025 at 8:30 AM

Weeks after fire ravaged LA's Pacific Palisades, residents return to dig for mementos

Scores of Los Angeles residents have returned to the wildfire-ravaged Pacific Palisades neighborhood after officials began letting people drive back into the scorched community
January 29, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Motorists form a queue in a parking lot and along Pacific Coast Highway waiting to enter the Palisades Fire zone Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025 in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
January 28, 2025 at 9:01 PM

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$AP Rocky's trial as he faces two felony charges related to a 2021 incident in Hollywood.
January 28, 2025 at 9:01 PM
VIDEO: Heated moments in court as A$AP Rocky trial resumes
January 27, 2025 at 7:55 PM

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.
January 27, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Caltrans District 7 issued a winter weather advisory for Interstate 5 near Lebec, Calif., due to snow and poor visibility, Jan. 26, 2025.
January 26, 2025 at 2:10 AM

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.
January 26, 2025 at 2:10 AM
VIDEO: Can artificial intelligence help LA rebuild?
January 26, 2025 at 2:09 AM

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.
January 26, 2025 at 2:09 AM
VIDEO: New threat of mudslides for California fire zone
January 25, 2025 at 1:25 AM

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.
January 25, 2025 at 1:25 AM
VIDEO: President Trump arrives in Southern California to tour wildfire damage
January 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM

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.
January 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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.
January 18, 2025 at 1:56 AM

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.
January 18, 2025 at 1:56 AM
At seven months pregnant, Chloe Garcia and her family lost their homes as the LA wildfires devastated their neighborhood in Altadena.
January 18, 2025 at 12:15 AM

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.
January 18, 2025 at 12:15 AM
LA mayor provides update on rebuilding efforts
January 18, 2025 at 12:14 AM

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.
January 18, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Roberto Marquez, who often travels to other cities to do murals, created a shrine in Pasadena.
January 17, 2025 at 10:55 AM

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

The Los Angeles wildfires have reduced entire communities to ash.
January 17, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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.
January 17, 2025 at 7:16 AM

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.
January 17, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Displaced residents up against LA real estate’s biggest threat: price gouging
January 15, 2025 at 9:26 PM

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.
January 15, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Damage to structures is seen from hilltop perspective in the aftermath of the Eaton Fire, Jan. 10, 2025 in Altadena, Calif.
January 15, 2025 at 8:57 PM

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.
January 15, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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.
January 14, 2025 at 9:31 PM

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.
January 14, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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.
January 14, 2025 at 8:28 PM

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.
January 14, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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.
January 14, 2025 at 4:51 PM

Los Angeles fire losses could reach $30 billion for insurers

Disaster already the "costliest wildfire event in California history," report finds.
January 14, 2025 at 4:51 PM
A firefighter walks past homes destroyed in the Palisades Fire on January 13, 2025 in Pacific Palisades, California.
January 11, 2025 at 11:17 PM

Los Angeles Fire Department budget sustained cuts but saw overall increase

Los Angeles Fire Department budget sustained cuts but saw an overall increase.
January 11, 2025 at 11:17 PM
A firefighter sprays water in a burned house following the Palisades Fire at the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los Angeles, Jan. 10, 2025.
1 month 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.
1 month ago
John Mayer attends Cool Comedy Hot Cuisine Benefitting The Scleroderma Research Foundation at Fairmont Century Plaza, Oct. 29, 2024, in Los Angeles.
1 month ago

What to know about theme parks impacted by California fires

Fast-moving fires continue to burn across the Los Angeles area.
1 month ago
Sign at the entrance to Universal Studios Hollywood, Nov. 2, 2020, in Universal City, Calif.
1 month 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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Death toll expected to rise as several LA blazes go uncontained
1 month ago

Los Angeles mayor faces backlash over wildfires

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass repeatedly dodged questions about her leadership and alleged lack of initial presence during the ongoing wildfires affecting the area.
1 month 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.
1 month ago

California wildfire forecast: LA under critical fire risk with gusty winds forecast

High pressure is building from the north and that will help to tighten the pressure gradient over southern California, producing more gusty winds.
1 month ago
A helicopter performs a water drop, as smoke and flames rise from the Sunset Fire in the hills overlooking the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, Jan. 8, 2025.
1 month ago

LA Fire Dept. official explains conditions on the front lines of deadly wildfires

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks to Los Angeles fire department official Lyndsey Lantz about firefighters on the front lines of unprecedented destruction as they work to contain multiple blazes.
1 month ago
LA Fire Dept. official explains conditions on the front lines of deadly wildfires
1 month ago

LAFD shares the latest on its wildfire containment efforts

Spokesperson Lyndsey Lantz discusses the Los Angeles Fire Department's containment efforts amid the historic and devastating Southern California wildfires.
1 month ago
LAFD shares the latest on its wildfire containment efforts
1 month ago

'Mother Nature's winning,' says LA Fire Dept. captain

Los Angeles Fire Department Captain Sheila Kelliher gives an update on the crews battling unprecedented wildfires in Southern California.
1 month ago
VIDEO: 'Mother Nature's winning,' says LA Fire Dept. captain
1 month ago

California homeowners on LA wildfire: ‘Our hearts are broken’

Zibby and Kyle Owens’ Nest camera captured the fire burning near their Pacific Palisades home.
1 month ago
VIDEO: California homeowners on LA wildfire: ‘Our hearts are broken’
1 month ago

200,000 customers without power in Southern California

ABC News’ Kayna Whitworth has the latest on the power outages and emergency response amid the wildfires near Los Angeles.
1 month ago
VIDEO: 200,000 customers without power in Southern California
1 month ago

White House reacts to California wildfires

President Joe Biden has been continually briefed on the developing wildfires and says he has offered any and all federal assistance needed.
1 month ago
VIDEO: White House reacts to California wildfires
1 month ago

Residents describe race to escape California amid wildfires

Professional storm chaser Tanner Charles Schaaf and his friend Orly Israel were both forced to flee the area after flames engulfed Israel’s house.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Residents describe race to escape California amid wildfires
1 month ago

California woman on evacuating fire: ‘My maternal instincts kicked in’

Kenny and Tricia Rakusin evacuated to Beverly Hills from their home in Pacific Palisades.
1 month ago
VIDEO: California woman on evacuating fire: ‘My maternal instincts kicked in’
1 month ago

California fire forecast: Wind speeds remain high as wildfires rage

A damaging Santa Ana wind event was peaking early Wednesday and was expected to stay strong through early afternoon.
1 month ago
A firefighter works to extinguish flames as the Eaton Fire burns in Pasadena, California, Jan. 8, 2025.
1 month ago

Fire chief on ‘difficult firefight’ due to heavy winds

Cal Fire Battalion Chief Brent Pascua says that “life safety is our number one priority.”
1 month ago
CAL FIRE Battalion Chief Brent Pascua says, “Life safety is our number one priority.”
1 month ago

Los Angeles wildfires spread

Emergency evacuation orders were issued as two wildfires continued to spread quickly, fueled by hurricane force winds.
1 month ago
VIDEO:  Los Angeles wildfires spread
1 month ago

Los Angeles brush fires latest: 2 blazes threaten structures, prompt evacuations

Two fast-moving brush fires erupted Tuesday in Los Angeles as dangerous wind conditions and unseasonably dry, warm weather sweep Southern California.
1 month ago
Los Angeles brush fires latest: 2 blazes threaten structures, prompt evacuations
1 month ago

Blake Lively accuses Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment

The actress filed a complaint alleging her "It Ends With Us" co-star and director sexually harassed her.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Blake Lively accuses Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment
2 months ago

Oysters linked to norovirus outbreak sicken at least 80 people at restaurant event

The outbreak stemmed from an event at the Hollywood Palladium celebrating the Los Angeles Times' list of the 101 best restaurants on Dec. 3.
2 months ago
Raw oysters on ice.
2 months ago

City official allegedly made bomb threat, home searched by FBI: Mayor's office

FBI agents searched the home of a Los Angeles deputy mayor over a bomb threat he allegedly made against Los Angeles City Hall earlier this year, the mayor's office said.
2 months ago
Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Brian K. Williams delivers a speech during the graduation ceremony for LAPD recruit class 11-23 at the Los Angeles Police Academy in Los Angeles, May 3, 2024.
2 months ago

Disneyland just got cheaper for Southern California residents

Disneyland Resort announced new special ticket prices for Southern California residents.
2 months ago
People walk toward an entrance to Disneyland, April 24, 2023, in Anaheim, Calif.
2 months ago

Canyon Crest Fire causes evacuations in California

The Canyon Crest Fire, which began Thanksgiving evening to the east of Los Angeles, has now reached 250 acres.
2 months ago
The Canyon Crest Fire, which began Thanksgiving evening to the east of Los Angeles, has now reached 250 acres.
2 months ago

Canyon Crest Fire in California prompts evacuations in Riverside, San Bernardino

The Canyon Crest Fire, which began Thanksgiving evening to the east of Los Angeles, has now reached 250 acres.
2 months ago
San Bernardino County Fire posted a photo of emergency services responding to the Canyon Crest Fire on Nov. 28, 2024 in Calif.
3 months ago

New DA speaks out on Menendez brothers' fight for freedom

Nathan Hochman, who won the election last week for Los Angeles County district attorney, spoke to ABC News about the Menendez brothers' case.
3 months ago
In these booking photos taken Oct. 10, 2024, Erik and Lyle Menendez are shown.