A surging death toll is accompanying a slight break in the weather as firefighters in Los Angeles cast a wary eye on a forecast for yet more wind ...

A former inmate participated in a firefighting program, and now hopes to have a career in protecting his community.

A sexual assault case at a college went unsolved for many years until officers received a DNA hit, finally leading to an arrest in September 2024. Now, the suspect has been sentenced to prison.

California’s incarcerated firefighters battle wildfires for minimal pay. WSJ’s Ben C. Solomon joins one crew on the Los ...

California’s incarcerated firefighters battle wildfires for minimal pay. WSJ’s Ben C. Solomon joins one crew on the Los Angeles fire line, showing their critical role in protecting communities.

Danny Trejo is done with Hollywood stars using the ongoing wildfires ravaging Southern California as an excuse to push their ...

News previously reported on Victor Vargas' arrest in 2022, where he faced charges of drug possession and weapons misconduct.

Two men have been charged with felony arson in Los Angeles in unrelated cases as police and firefighters combat flames and ...

The work done by prisoners to prevent and contain fires is just as valuable as that of other responders. But unlike their ...

Two men are facing arson charges after they allegedly lit fires in Industry and Irwindale amid the outbreak of deadly ...

California has long relied on incarcerated firefighters, a practice that has raised ethical concerns. Inmates are often sent ...

Because of requirements, it’s especially difficult to get municipal firefighting jobs once inmates are released.