California

Blaze consumes 14 hectares per minute driven by wind gusts, threatening several residential areas of Santa Clarita

The president of the United States granted his first interview after his inauguration to Fox News

Three ordinary men whose homes were threatened by the Eaton Fire decided to ignore evacuation orders and stay put to save their homes and those of others neighbors. These are the stories of Paul Mendez, Gregory Dane and Shane Jordan

At least 78 people were detained in a surprise operation in early January. The country’s largest agricultural union claims that detainees included legal residents, and that at least 50 have already been deported to Mexico

With flames raging from half a dozen fires, thousands of Los Angeles residents were forced to answer the same question. For others, there wasn’t even time to save that precious memory

Friendly countries like Ukraine and even enemies of the United States such as Iran have offered to send assistance. Mexico has sent search-and-rescue experts who found four bodies on Tuesday as the death toll continues to rise

The fires have scorched more than 60 square miles of the Californian city area and have damaged or destroyed at least 11,000 structures

For decades, scientific studies have highlighted the risks this region faces due to global warming, with fire seasons in the southern part of the state potentially set to last twice as long

A tour of the devastated areas reveals the destruction that the Eaton and Palisades blazes left in their wake

The Los Angeles wildfires remain uncontrollable after three days, with over 180,000 people evacuated and nearly 10,000 buildings destroyed. The largest blaze, the Palisades Fire, has ravaged 8,100 hectares of one of California’s most scenic enclaves. EL PAÍS speaks with the victims

People affected by the two main blazes in Los Angeles County explain how they found out on Wednesday morning whether their houses had been reduced to ashes or spared by the flames

Authorities anticipate a break for firefighters as wind speeds are expected to decrease, offering some respite after a devastating toll: approximately 2,000 structures destroyed, five lives lost, and more than 150,000 people evacuated

Winds exceeding 90 miles per hour overnight have stopped firefighters from containing the three blazes in Pacific Palisades, Pasadena, and Sylmar. More than 1,000 structures have already been destroyed

At least 30,000 residents were told to evacuate as fast-moving flames consumed the Palisades, Altadena and an area northwest of San Fernando. Authorities expect conditions to worsen due to tornado-like gusts

Jacques Audiard’s narco-musical won four awards. ‘Hacks’ and ‘Baby Reindeer’ were also big winners of a glamorous night that kicked off the awards season

The Democratic state is preparing to lead the legal battle against the president-elect’s policies on immigration, reproductive rights, and the environment

A collective made up of writer Valeria Luiselli, Ricardo Giraldo and Leo Heiblum presents the piece’s Study #1 and #2 at the land-focused Día Art Foundation

Strong winds and low humidity fueled the flames. By Tuesday night, the blaze had expanded to more than 3,000 acres with no containment. Celebrities including Cher and Dick Van Dyke were among the evacuees

Even though Proposition 32 did not pass, there will be a salary increase starting on the first day of January of the new year

A new measure will protect rights of farmworkers in hazardous conditions, while others focus on health, safety and economics

Female murder victims have increased in this state, in a trend that is even more marked for Latinas but which is often invisible. The US does not recognize femicide a distinct form of homicide in the legal code

The American musician became obsessed with this Colombian genre during his battle against cancer. Under its influence he recorded a new album, ‘Wake The Dead,’ a departure from the guitar sounds that defined him in the 1980s

Unlike other states, New York offers additional safeguards that partially protect the undocumented from the immigration policy announced by Donald Trump. ‘New York is a sanctuary city and we are going to defend that status against any divisive rhetoric,’ says the head of a non-profit that helps newcomers

The state’s agricultural industry, where most workers are undocumented, are concerned the Republican’s plan will trigger a domino effect with sweeping consequences for the country

The Emmy, Grammy, Tony, and Oscar-nominated British performer has gone from relative obscurity to becoming one of the defining faces of 2024 in just over five years, thanks to her role as Elphaba and her connection with Ariana Grande

The first female Surgeon General of California warns about how violent environments increase the risk of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases in children. ‘It’s a global public health crisis,’ she says