For more 30 years, 55-year-old Malibu transplant Randy Miod embodied the vibrant spirit of a town he always dreamed of calling home.

When the fires hit, he was determined to stay behind to protect his house, his cat and the life he loved.

An updated red flag warning was issued by the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA on Wednesday at 2:14 p.m. in effect until Friday at 10 a.m. The warning is for Ventura County Beaches, Ventura County Inland Coast,

On Thursday at 2:58 a.m. the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA issued an updated wind advisory. The advisory is for Ventura County Beaches, Ventura County Inland Coast, Central Ventura County Valleys, Malibu Coast,

On Sunday at 9:33 p.m. an updated air quality alert was issued valid until Monday at 9:45 p.m. The alert is for Santa Clarita Valley, Malibu Coast ... Western San Fernando Valley, Eastern San ...

Though he grew up in the suburbs of the San Fernando Valley, Miod always dreamed of moving to Malibu, the world-famous beach community known for its surf culture, celebrities and coveted ...