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IRVINE, California — Four years before the Palisades and Eaton fires ravaged Los Angeles, Irvine braced for a blaze of its own.

A bone-dry summer left the landscape parched and primed to ignite as Santa Ana winds roared...Read more

PHILADELPHIA — Housing counselor Kenya Dow-Hill is good at striking deals.

Through Philadelphia’s Eviction Diversion Program, she was paired with a tenant living in a cold and leaky home who faced eviction after ...Read more

As the flames plunged down Eaton Canyon on Jan. 7, Todd Smoyer fled his Altadena, California, home in tears knowing it would be the last time he’d see it.

His neighbor confirmed the next morning that the Midcentury ...Read more

Once all of the polar vortices run their course, I assure you our gardens have the possibility of becoming like a beautiful Fairytrail this year. Some of you no doubt think I just misspelled fairy tale (Microsoft Word ...Read more

Recently, I've been on yet another of my seemingly never-ending quests to pare down and clean out. I got this surge of energy after reading how Graham Hill is living with less. A lot less.

Hill, a self-made young ...Read more

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to use $125 million in settlement funds from the 2008 mortgage crisis to pay for people who have lost their homes in recent wildfires and face the threat of foreclosure.

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Nikola Corp. filed for bankruptcy, culminating a long slide for the onetime darling of the electric-vehicle industry, which struggled with weak sales and cycled through CEOs in the wake of a fraud scandal.

The company ...Read more

Q: I received a Phalaenopsis orchid as a present last fall, and it is still blooming. I have never tried growing an orchid even though I do have some other house plants. I am wondering what I should do with it this summer ...Read more

Feline diabetes is a growing concern among pet owners, as more cats are diagnosed with the condition each year. Recognizing the signs, seeking prompt veterinary care, and understanding treatment options can significantly ...Read more

ATLANTA — Gun enthusiasts could soon get an 11-day sales tax holiday in October to coincide with the beginning of hunting season, which Republican senators say would cut down on Georgia’s overpopulation of deer.

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COLUMBIA, S.C. — Visitors to Lake Murray are attracted by the copious varieties of fish under its blue waters, and officials are aware of this fact. That’s why they are taking steps to keep the aquatic population of ...Read more

Three men hunting hogs in a Texas forest were rescued after getting stranded by floodwaters, game wardens said.

Rescuers responded Feb. 17 at about 3 a.m. to a distress call from a hunter who said he and two other men ...Read more

AMBERGRIS CAYE, Belize — Wednesday morning of this past week broke a long way from the Stillwater Dome, but the routine was the same. Assembling an 8-weight fly rod, I looped line through its guides while feeling the ...Read more

Bottled blue cheese dressing made a supereasy slaw to top these zippy sandwiches. Starting with a rotisserie chicken dramatically reduced the time it took to get these sandwiches on the table.

Pulled Buffalo Chicken Melts...Read more

The Scottish Fold cat, known for its distinctive folded ears and round, expressive eyes, has become a beloved breed among pet owners. With a calm temperament and affectionate nature, these cats can thrive in a suburban ...Read more

Ford Motor Co. on Tuesday said it's offering up to $2,500 for one year on the latest gas and hybrid F-Series truck models with the Ford Security Package if the vehicle is stolen and not recovered or found with damage to ...Read more

Toyota Motor Corp. has agreed to shift a $1.5 billion order with LG Energy Solution to bolster operations at a Michigan battery plant after General Motors Co. backed out of the project, according to people familiar with ...Read more

Q. How do you tell someone who you have been terrible to that you want them back? Can you say you're sorry enough when you have hurt them so badly, they tell you they never want to talk to you again? My temper got the best...Read more