The scenes of devastation in California’s foothills are tragic and terrifying. Homes and businesses burning, cars abandoned, fire hydrants empty, are all reminders of the power of Mother Nature and the destructive consequences of California’s misguided policies.

After Aveson Charter School in Altadena, California, was destroyed in the Eaton Fire, a Phoenix charter school stepped up to “adopt” the students and staff from the school that burned to the ground.

More than 100 Arizona firefighters are stationed in California to assist with massive wildfires in the region.

The gun was owned by Arizonan Jesse Kitagawa Jr., 45, who allegedly sold it to a suspected California gunman, 56-year-old Glenn Litton, police said.

As Arizona ’s state legislature convened this month, our hearts were heavy with the events of the past couple of weeks in California, where thousands of individuals lost their homes or businesses and dozens were killed. We are saddened by the loss of life and property.

Here are some suggestions for making a difference by helping relief efforts in California from your home in Arizona.

The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management sent 150 people and equipment to Southern California to combat wildfires that erupted Jan. 7.

Both the Phoenix Fire Department and the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management are deploying personnel and sending equipment.

On Tuesday, the Butte County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of 45-year-old Jesse Kitagawa Jr. of Phoenix.

A La Niña winter just started, but it isn’t expected to last long. National forecasters are already looking ahead to the spring season.

The Phoenix Valley's eastern high terrain could see wind gusts exceed 50 mph, according to the National Weather Service.

James finished with a team-high 14 points and won MVP honors for Sierra Canyon at the Hoophall Classic on Saturday.