JOHN ANTCZAK | The Seattle Times

FILE – In this Aug. 20, 2020, file photo, scorched homes and vehicles fill Spanish Flat Mobile Villa following the LNU Lightning Complex fires in unincorporated Napa County, Calif. Deadly wildfires in California have burned more than 4 million acres (6,250 square miles) this year, a new record for the most acres burned in a single year. California fire officials said the state hit the fearsome milestone Sunday, Oct. 4, with about two months still left in the fire season. (AP Photo/Noah Berger, File) LA751 LA751

October 15, 2020 at 9:04 pm

Trump changes course, approves California relief for 6 fires

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August 18, 2020 at 11:22 pm

Californians dodge another round of blackouts amid heat wave

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July 30, 2020 at 5:38 am

Magnitude 4.2 earthquake shakes Los Angeles, but no damage

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July 28, 2020 at 1:41 pm

Virgin Galactic shows off passenger spaceship cabin interior VIEW

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July 10, 2020 at 1:32 pm

3 Los Angeles officers accused of false gang identifications

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July 10, 2020 at 11:25 am

Coroner releases autopsy on fatal shooting by LA deputy

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July 9, 2020 at 2:43 pm

New sex abuse charges against former USC campus gynecologist

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July 2, 2020 at 10:01 pm

Governor warns California officials to enforce health rules VIEW

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June 5, 2020 at 12:25 pm

Fire destroys Southern California warehouse linked to Amazon VIEW

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June 3, 2020 at 10:34 pm

California officials praise more peaceful protesting VIEW

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