Sandy Fire in Simi Valley Forces Immediate Evacuations

A brush fire in the hills adjacent to suburban neighborhoods in Simi Valley, Calif., forced more than 23,000 to evacuate.

By Soumya Karlamangla

California island fire linked to sailor’s distress flare scorches 10,000 acres

Fire on Santa Rosa Island in Channel Islands national park becomes state’s largest this year and threatens rare plants A wildfire that broke out on an island in the Channel Islands national park has become California’s largest wildfire so far this year, burning through more than 10,000 acres, destroying historic structures and endangering rare plant communities that conservationists had struggled to reclaim. About six dozen firefighters have been deployed to control the blaze, which broke out...

By Roque Planas

Fast-moving Sandy Fire burns 184 acres in Southern California, forcing evacuations in Simi Valley area

A fast-moving brush fire called the Sandy Fire prompted evacuation orders in Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks, burning an estimated 184 acres on Monday.

Thousands ordered to evacuate as Southern California wildfire threatens homes

Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate on Monday as a wind-driven wildfire threatened suburban homes in Southern California. The Sandy Fire was reported at around 10am in the hills above Simi Valley, about 48km (30 miles) northwest of Los Angeles. By mid-afternoon it had consumed more than 200 hectares (500 acres) of dry brush and damaged at least one home, according to the Ventura County Fire Department. The flames were pushed by morning gusts that topped 48km/h (30mph) but were subsid...

By Associated Press

Brush fire rapidly spreading in Simi Valley forces evacuations

The blaze was reported just after 10 a.m. in Simi Valley, a Ventura County city 30 miles northwest of Los Angeles

By Via AP news wire

For years, I swore I'd never leave Los Angeles. Moving to Oregon made me realize I never want to go back.

Leaving Los Angeles and moving to Oregon helped me get a new perspective on my life. Chelsea Frank I spent most of my life in Los Angeles, and always felt like it was where I had to be to succeed. Eventually, money and internal realizations pushed me to move near family in Portland, Oregon. Moving gave me room to breathe and made me realize LA isn't the center of the world. I grew up in early 2000s Los Angeles, which is to say I grew up believing it was the center of the universe. Not metap...

Fast-growing brush fire in Southern California threatens homes

Riot Games removes Arcane song “Remember Me” featuring D4vd amid first-degree murder case

Riot Games has reportedly pulled the Arcane soundtrack song 'Remember Me,' featuring artist D4vd, from some official music platforms. This action follows the singer's recent first-degree murder charges in Los Angeles. While the song remains accessible on some platforms, its removal from official Riot channels suggests a response to reputational concerns amid ongoing legal proceedings.

By Sumit Roy

Simi Valley: ‘Sandy Fire' in Ventura County threatens structures; check map, evacuation details, visuals

A fast-moving brush fire in Simi Valley, California, is threatening homes as evacuations are ordered in several neighborhoods Monday.

Spencer Pratt Casts Himself as Nonpartisan. Republicans Are Steering His Campaign

His fundraising events and Los Angeles campaign HQ are tied to GOP figures.

By Erik Hayden

Simi Valley Brush Fire Burns Structures & Triggers Evacuations

A brush fire in Simi Valley, California, known as the “Sandy Fire,” has burned structures and prompted evacuation orders for residents in the area. The fire, which broke out around 10:50 a.m. (local time), has spread to over 180 acres and, as of the latest KTLA reporting, is 0% contained. Evacuation orders have been issued […]

By Armando Tinoco

Edison slips as fast-moving fire causes evacuations northwest of Los Angeles

Ted Cruz Says L.A. Mayor Is So Bad, Trump Endorsement Won't Hurt Spencer Pratt

Ted Cruz is weighing in on the Los Angeles mayoral race ... telling TMZ DC things are so bad in Los Angeles under Mayor Karen Bass even a potential endorsement from President Trump might not hurt Spencer Pratt's chances of being elected in a very…

By TMZ Staff