María Porcel

Three ordinary men whose homes were threatened by the Eaton Fire decided to ignore evacuation orders and stay put to save their homes and those of others neighbors. These are the stories of Paul Mendez, Gregory Dane and Shane Jordan

With flames raging from half a dozen fires, thousands of Los Angeles residents were forced to answer the same question. For others, there wasn’t even time to save that precious memory

A tour of the devastated areas reveals the destruction that the Eaton and Palisades blazes left in their wake

The last six miles of the 23.6-mile long iconic boulevard have been consumed by one of the worst fires in the city’s history. We traveled down that stretch to survey the damage and talk to residents

Police and firefighters have begun searching the affected areas for bodies. The death toll has climbed to 24, although authorities warn that these numbers will rise

The Los Angeles wildfires remain uncontrollable after three days, with over 180,000 people evacuated and nearly 10,000 buildings destroyed. The largest blaze, the Palisades Fire, has ravaged 8,100 hectares of one of California’s most scenic enclaves. EL PAÍS speaks with the victims

People affected by the two main blazes in Los Angeles County explain how they found out on Wednesday morning whether their houses had been reduced to ashes or spared by the flames

Authorities anticipate a break for firefighters as wind speeds are expected to decrease, offering some respite after a devastating toll: approximately 2,000 structures destroyed, five lives lost, and more than 150,000 people evacuated

Winds exceeding 90 miles per hour overnight have stopped firefighters from containing the three blazes in Pacific Palisades, Pasadena, and Sylmar. More than 1,000 structures have already been destroyed

Jacques Audiard’s narco-musical won four awards. ‘Hacks’ and ‘Baby Reindeer’ were also big winners of a glamorous night that kicked off the awards season

The photojournalist and poet B.A. Van Sise explores the fragility of endangered languages in his book and Los Angeles museum exhibition, showcasing 50portraits that tell the stories of languages on the brink of disappearing forever

The special effects company ILM, founded by George Lucas, plays a crucial role in preserving the essence of the saga. To achieve this, it blends cutting-edge technologies with a classic aesthetic

The Emmy, Grammy, Tony, and Oscar-nominated British performer has gone from relative obscurity to becoming one of the defining faces of 2024 in just over five years, thanks to her role as Elphaba and her connection with Ariana Grande

The actress and the Nobel Peace Prize winner have produced a documentary by Afghan director Sahra Mahni featuring testimonies from a half dozen women on how they are being stripped of their rights

The 78-year-old singer has chosen to tell her eventful life in two parts, with the first volume of her autobiography now published. In this first installment, she reflects on her difficult childhood, her first marriage, and offers only a brief mention of her two sons, Chaz and Elijah

After Jimmy Kimmel – who has hosted the show four times – and comedian John Mulaney turned down the Academy’s offer, the veteran showman will take charge of a ceremony which is watched by more than 20 million viewers in the US alone 

The actress has decided to live in Spain and Mexico and is concerned about those who cannot leave ‘this dystopian country’: ‘The shocking part is not that he won. It’s that a convicted criminal who spews so much hate could hold the highest office’

With Carlos Vives as Person of the Year and Juan Luis Guerra taking home Album of the Year, the awards celebrated a quarter-century of showcasing the diversity and strength of Latin music

The actor, director, and screenwriter, who is married to fellow actress Emily Blunt, succeeds Patrick Dempsey as the new titleholder

With her album ‘Cowboy Carter,’ Beyoncé scores 11 nominations for a record total of 99. Billie Eilish has seven and Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan six. The awards will be held in Los Angeles in February

Celebrities are becoming more outspoken about their political allegiances. Icons like Taylor Swift, Oprah Winfrey, and Bruce Springsteen have publicly backed the Democrat, while Donald Trump struggles with significantly fewer endorsements

In the coming months, hearings and trials will be held for the five defendants accused of supplying the actor with the ketamine that ended his life. Some of these individuals are facing sentences of up to 120 years in prison

The musician, known as Puff Daddy or Diddy, faces almost 150 lawsuits for abuse and remains in jail awaiting trial for charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution

The businesswoman, a key figure in L.A. social life, spent part of her childhood at the Beverly Hilton, one of the most famous establishments in Beverly Hills. Now, she has created two rooms that are an ode to pink to promote the launch of her album

‘It’s time to have a president who is prepared and wants the best for everyone, not just her fellow billionaires,’ says the actress, who was a White House advisor in the series ‘Scandal’ and is now returning with ‘6888,’ while campaigning for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz