The Topanga Heat Hawks, a ragtag fire brigade, say they're staying out of the way of firefighters while they cut trees and ...

In a Dec. 4 memo, Los Angeles Chief Kristin Crowley said the cuts "have adversely affected the department's ability to maintain core operations." ...

"We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family who has experienced this unimaginable loss," Whitfield Fire Chief Paul Patterson said.