A new report shows that some of the nation's most polluted cities are in Southern California, four of which call the Inland Empire home.

After the discovery, at least 18 people are confirmed to have died in the Eaton fire that ripped through Altadena and Pasadena in January. At least 12 people died in the Palisades fire in the Pacific Palisades area and Santa Monica Mountains the same week.

Or ponder the Southern California slowdown this way: The past year’s growth rate of barely perceptible 0.01% compares to the 1.2% increase of the previous 12 months and the 1.5% annual pace during the last 15 years. Yet cooler job growth translated to lower regional joblessness.

Cal Fire has released maps identifying the level of fire hazard severity that cities across eight Southern California counties face as part of efforts to prepare for and prevent wildfires. The updated maps were ordered by Gov. Gavin Newsom in February ...

We turned to Reddit to see what locals believe are the most underrated tourist spots in Southern California. Here's what we found out.

Chief U.S. District Judge Dolly M. Gee swore Essayli into his new job in a private ceremony Wednesday, April 2, according to a U.S. Department of Justice news release. His appointment “was made pursuant” to a federal law allowing the attorney general to appoint a U.S. attorney to fill a district vacancy, the release states.

With renewed refinery issues … gas prices are likely to jump 10 to 35 cents per gallon over the next couple weeks,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.

Parts of Southern California are likely to see showers, even thunderstorms in some areas, through Thursday night, the National Weather Service said. In the Santa Clarita Valley, a half inch of hail as well as wind gusts of up to 50 mph were forecasted for Thursday.