'God walks with us through the ashes.' This year's Ash Wednesday is marked with profound loss in the wake of wildfires in Los Angeles, affecting both the Palisades Presbyterian Church and St. Mark's Episcopal Church, and the grieving communities they served.

Los Angeles County has filed a lawsuit against Southern California Edison, alleging that the utility's equipment caused the Eaton fire on January 7, supported by videos and eyewitness accounts.

Nicole Shanahan has financially supported a serious effort to recall Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass due to her management of devastating wildfires in the city.

Crews are battling multiple wildfires in North and South Carolina amid dry conditions, prompting evacuations and a state of emergency in South Carolina.

In Southern California, small business owners in Altadena face devastation from recent wildfires, with many planning to rebuild amidst community support and concerns over the future diversity of the area.