This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Citing heightened fire risk, Malibu declared a state of emergency last month and directed the sheriff to remove ...

Canton City Council passed a law making it a minor misdemeanor to camp on city-owned property. The new ordinance is punishable by a fine of up to $50 but not jail time. The mayor stated the law is a ...

A homeless woman sits with her belongs across the street from Legacy Park, where a handful of homeless people live in Malibu on Oct. 15. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times) On Monday morning, a ...