A surfer’s experience is a grim preview of what likely lies ahead for many Californians after wildfires wiped out entire neighborhoods.

Malibu is one of many areas in Southern California affected by the wildfires that have scorched the area and caused deaths, evacuations and heavy damage.

The famous Malibu waterfront, known for its amazing views and expensive homes, has been reduced to rubble by the Southern California fires. During a

Amid the tragedy a look at the before and after pictures of neighbourhoods from Malibu, to Hollywood Hills, Pasadena and the Los Angeles skyline.

Reality TV stars Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag, Oscar nominee James Woods, along with Adam Brody and Leighton Meester, have lost their homes to the fires. Reese Witherspoon, Steven Spielberg, Michael Keaton, Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks are among the other stars who have homes in the Palisades.

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

A Santa Monica police officer is in the hospital Tuesday after a Malibu resident ran over their ... Get top local stories in Southern California delivered to you every morning.

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The sole population of Southern California steelhead in the coastal range has survived flames and drought but finds itself facing another threat.

Forecasters in Southern California expect to issue a 'particularly dangerous situation' red flag warning for the coming week as the Santa Ana wind forecast worsens.

More residents were returning to their homes in the Pacific Palisades area Monday, with containment of the deadly Palisades Fire growing to 59% ahead of another dangerous Santa Ana wind event that could bring isolated gusts as high as 100 mph.

Some residents were slowly returning to their homes in the Pacific Palisades, as containment of the deadly Palisades Fire has grown to 56% ahead of another dangerous Santa Ana wind event expected to bring isolated gusts as high as 100 mph Monday.