The Reel Inn, a famous local restaurant, was destroyed after more than 30 years in Malibu. Such small independent businesses have a more difficult time than others bouncing back from natural disasters.

The Southern California wildfires have destroyed Will Rogers’ historic Los Angeles home in Will Rogers State Historic Park and buildings at Topanga State Park.

California State Parks Director Armando Quintero acknowledged Wednesday the total loss of Will Rogers’ historic ranch house and the Topanga Ranch Motel built by newspaper baron William Randolph Hearst.

As residents in the Los Angeles area grapple with the ongoing realities of the devastating wildfires ravaging the densely populated metropolis nestled between the Pacific Ocean and mountain ranges, several iconic landmarks and beloved local institutions have fallen victim to the flames.

A growing list of restaurants and landmarks are among the thousands of buildings destroyed by the Palisades Fires, which continues to burn along the Los Angeles County coastline as of Thursday morning.

Gloria Lynn Mandich, 60, has been arrested for allegedly starting the Freddy Fire near Pacific Coast Highway, adding to California's devastating wildfire crisis.

The Los Angeles-area blazes, which authorities say have killed at least 16 people, have leveled homes, businesses and schools at an alarming speed. Among the areas hardest hit is Pacific Palisades, an affluent neighborhood west of downtown Los Angeles that the Beach Boys referred to in “Surfin’ USA,” their 1963 ode to sunny coastal California life.

Caitlyn Jenner blamed “hypocrite” California officials for failing to prevent the devastating wildfires. The Olympic medalist accused the forestry service of requiring citizens to clear underbrush from their properties while failing to do the same on a state level,

This Spring, teachers and students across California can explore the wonders of California State Parks from the comfort of their classrooms or through exciting in-person experiences, thanks to

Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and MRCA enforce closures to protect public safety and prevent wildfire risks in affected areas In response to the ongoing state of emergency declared by Governor Gavin Newsom regarding the Palisades Fire,

The National Weather Service (NWS) said Wednesday that wind speeds in southern California are dwindling, though sudden gusts and dry conditions could still help ignite new fires. However, the NWS added that the winds will “be slow to weaken” and as conditions change,

At least 25 people have been killed and more than 40,000 acres burned as the wildfires race through southern California for a ninth day