Nearly a dozen people are believed to be dead -- with the Los Angeles County sheriff saying he expects that number to rise -- ...

California wildfires continue with dry conditions and powerful winds —which are due to last through Friday — fueling at least five fires.

Stars such as Anthony Hopkins, Billy Crystal, Heidi Montag, Adam Brody and Leighton Meester are among those who have lost their homes to the fires.

Fires raging in the Los Angeles area reduced some 10,000 structures to ash and rubble, killed at least 10, displaced ...