Both of the big Los Angeles fires started on federally managed land. Instead of blaming California, the Trump administration should follow through with disaster aid and make a massive fire safety investment in our state's public lands.

Two portions of the forest will remain closed for safety concerns and so the landscape can recover after the recent wildfires.

Set aside for a moment the fact that the link between any mismanaged state forests and the Los Angeles fires is tenuous; the U.S. Forest Service, not California, owns the forest land around the Eaton Fire in Altadena, and the Pacific Palisades is surrounded by chaparral, not overgrown forest.

A man who was piloting a drone that collided with a firefighting aircraft on the Palisades fire has agreed to plead guilty to a misdemeanor, pay a fine and complete community service, federal prosecutors said Friday.

For more than a century, conservation policy has focused on economic development and wisely using natural resources.

The president’s initial guest list doesn’t include Gov. Gavin Newsom or state forest officials on his trip to the Los Angeles fires — but he’s bringing the

PORTLAND (WGME) – A Maine Forest Ranger battling California’s wildfires is sharing an update on the region's progress. Nearly two weeks ago, Governor Janet Mills sent eight forest rangers to California to help first responders on the ground. Right now, the rangers are working to put out a huge fire just north of Santa Clarita.

Flames were devouring hillsides near Castaic Lake, covering more than 3,200ha in just a few hours. Read more at straitstimes.com.

But as Trump touches down in Los Angeles on Friday to view the latest damage, forest management remains a political vulnerability for Newsom that Republicans have capitalized on since the wildfires started — and that Democrats have struggled to defend against.

A new wildfire was reported 5:09 p.m. Jan. 18 in Los Angeles County. Clear Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service for four days. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:37 a.m. in Los Angeles County. Hughes Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. There is currently no information on the containment of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

A massive wildfire flared up on Wednesday, prompting thousands of residents northwest of Los Angeles to evacuate.