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.

Some construction leaders expect projects to take longer and cost more. But others said if employers were following the law, effects would be minimal.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — A Scottsdale shop is helping those impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires. The House Warming Project, located in Old Town Scottsdale near Indian School and Scottsdale roads, is collecting essential items to give to those in need.

The nation remains in mourning for former President Jimmy Carter, and that means flags in Arizona will remain at half-staff on Monday, the day of President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration,

A Mega Millions ticket sold in Arizona hit the $113 million jackpot, lottery officials said. The ticket purchased in Tempe matched five winning numbers and the Mega Ball in the drawing Friday, Jan. 17, lottery officials said.