Malibu City Councilmember Haylynn Conrad criticizes California's environmental mismanagement that allegedly contributed to devastating wildfires that swept through the southern part of the Golden State.

The beach city of Malibu was one of the areas decimated by the wave of wildfires that swept through Los Angeles County. Thousands raced away from their homes and businesses as the fire advanced. In the chaos, many were left with no choice but to leave their animals at the mercy of the flames.

Malibu's serene beauty before the wildfires included stunning coastlines and celebrity havens. Here's what the community looked like before the devastation.

Carolla spoke about leaving his home due to wildfires and his upcoming gigs, including an appearance at the Comedy Fantasy Camp in Hollywood this weekend.

Mel Gibson visited the rubble of his $14.5 million Malibu mansion Wednesday, one week after it burned down in the Palisades Fire. The actor, 69, was escorted through his neighborhood in a firetruck and then surveyed the damage done to his home of 15 years.

For years, some of us have fought for putting utility equipment underground.

Kanye West’s infamous Malibu mansion — a Tadao Ando-designed masterpiece that West left gutted and abandoned — has miraculously survived the devastating California wildfires, according to its new owner. The news was first reported by Realtor.com.

Family members continue to identify the residents who were killed in the Southern California wildfires as the death toll rises to 25.

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

In a new interview, "Love Story" star Ali MacGraw recalls losing everything in the 1993 Malibu fire and details the emotional moment she knew she had to flee Los Angeles.

Amid the devastation in Malibu from the California wildfires, a USD 9-million mansion stands unscathed and defiant. Its owner, a retired waste-management executive, called it a "miracle". However, the three-storey house's survival is more of science than miracle.

Firefighters have battled multiple fires in Los Angeles and Ventura counties over the last few days. But after an epic dry streak, Southern California will get its first real rain of the winter this weekend.