The California Highway Patrol is searching for two dirt bike riders who started a multi-city police chase Thursday afternoon that garnered more than a dozen other bikers.

By David Swanson and Daniel Trotta CASTAIC, California (Reuters) -A new wildfire that broke out north of Los Angeles on Wednesday rapidly spread to more than 9,400 acres (38 square km), fueled by strong winds and dry brush,

Following arrests of alleged firefighter impersonators, officials say two more people have been taken into custody for using fake passes to unlawfully enter a fire evacuation zone.

After months of drought, Los Angeles is experiencing significant rainfall, which helps combat wildfires but raises concerns about landslides

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Two people died at the scene of a two-vehicle crash in the Lake Los Angeles area, authorities said Sunday. The crash was reported at 7:10 p.m. Saturday at 170th Street East and Rawhide Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol.

A handful of dirt bikes and an ATV joined a pair of riders being chased by the California Highway Patrol Thursday afternoon. The pursuit started in East Los Angeles when officers spotted two dirt ...

Two men on dirt bikes escaped police after a chase through surface streets and freeways in Los Angeles County, waving at police and news helicopters. No one was arrested.

Offramps along Interstate 5, a major north-south artery, were closed as flames raced along hilltops and down into rugged canyons.

CASTAIC, California (Reuters) -A rapidly growing wildfire broke out some 50 miles (80 km) north of Los Angeles on Wednesday, burning 5,054 acres (20 square km) while two major fires burning in the metropolitan area for more than two weeks were getting under control, fire officials said.

Firefighters in Southern California have been conducting more fierce wildfire fights as crews race to contain and extinguish several fires that broke out on Wednesday and Thursday.

Reports of mud and debris flows began trickling Sunday afternoon with Caltrans announcing several road closures for mudslide prone areas and a snow-related closure on I-5 through the Grapevine. As of 4:30 p.