Disasters

Dangerous winds persist as wildfires roar in California
The fifth-largest blaze in state history was threatening thousands of homes as it churned through coastal mountains amid persistently dangerous weather conditions.
Firefighters protect coastal California towns as blaze rages
Firefighters kept a wall of flames from descending mountains into coastal neighborhoods after a huge and destructive Southern California wildfire exploded in size, becoming the fifth largest in state history.
California struggles to gain on fires as new ones appear daily
The newly spawned Lilac Fire has already destroyed 20 homes and threatens thousands more. Meanwhile, the Thomas Fire continues to spread.
California wildfires spread, spurred on by strong winds
The fires in Ventura, Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties have destroyed nearly 200 homes and triggered evacuations for some 200,000 people.
Wildfires in Southern California force thousands of people to flee
The blazes in Ventura County come just weeks after the deadliest wildfires in the state's history killed dozens in Northern California's wine country.
Demolition to begin at Minnehaha Academy
Minnehaha Academy says on its website that it has secured the necessary permits from the city and that crews will be working to remove debris from the site over the next two weeks.
Winter storm brings icy roads, travel headaches
Instant winter arrived Monday night dumping snow and ice on roads statewide. By 10 a.m. Tuesday, more than 400 car accidents had been reported, including one fatal crash.