Congress is considering steps to make it easier for victims of natural disasters to get aid. Currently, people seeking aid from the federal government but also have pending insurance claims can ...

Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Sherman Oaks, has asked FEMA and the Small Business Administration to extend key upcoming deadlines for federal disaster assistance. Sherman, whose district includes Pacific ...

New York Times reporters have been writing personal portraits about the fires in the California Today newsletter. Here is a collection of their dispatches on what the disaster means to them ...