Temperatures are expected to climb into the 80s.
The blaze is reported about 12:15 p.m. in the 1200 block of Old Topanga Canyon Road.
Dozens of cases of delivery theft have been reported, according to a report by NBC.
Because of the fire danger, the Los Angeles Fire Department restricts parking along narrow, hillside roads abutting open areas.
Americans traveling to the Games this year should be vigilant of their surroundings, officials said.
The bodies are discovered on the 21900 block of Roscoe Boulevard.
Rescuers are called to the area near the 17500 block of Mulholland Drive about 8:45 a.m.
The accident in the 20900 block of Ventura Boulevard occurs about 12:40 p.m.
Sheriff denies that his decision to step down was prompted by the possibility of federal charges against him.
Deputy Andrew Wood, a 16-year veteran, is now assigned to performing administrative duties.
The man was the driver of a Cadillac STS, authorities say.
The L.A. Times reports that the Valley had 40 homicides this year, dropping 35 percent from 2012 in the biggest decline of any region in Los Angeles.
A 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of DUI and hospitalized with minor injuries after the collision in Woodland Hills.
Drunken or drugged driving arrests from Dec. 13 through Christmas day have increased by about 100 arrests since last year.
At least four lanes of the Ventura Freeway are closed down, according to California Highway Patrol.
The Los Angeles County campaign will continue through New Year's Day.
The victim is a woman in her 60s.
We looked at stories from across America in the year since the shootings at Sandy Hook School to try to illustrate the scale of the problem.
Laura Purviance is charged in the Feb. 13 slaying of her 61-year-old mother, Caroline.
The bicyclist killed in a Calabasas crash was identified as Milton Olin of Woodland Hills.
The robberies include banks in Sherman Oaks, Northridge, Van Nuys and Reseda.
In the San Fernando Valley last year there were 9,681, police warn.
The event is set for Saturday.
Van Nuys Superior Court Judge Joseph Brandolino denies the defense's motion for a new trial for James Howard Jr.
Firefighters are sent to the 8100 block of Farralone Avenue at 4:25 a.m.
The incident occurs around 2:45 p.m. Saturday in Reseda.
The circumstances are under investigation.
"Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas," the NWS urges.
Gilbert Parks, 65, was last seen around 3 p.m. Tuesday, police say.
Aaron John Smith is being held on suspicion of lighting a house on fire during a fraud investigation.
No injuries are reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
The city is on pace to record the fewest number of homicides since 1966, a time when L.A. had about a million less people.
Behnam Vasseghi is charged with one count each of attempted murder, first-degree burglary and a slew of other charges.
Jose Perez is serving two life prison terms plus 17 years to life.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The annual campaign provides public education about the risks of driving.
Authorities say the shooter was dropped off at the airport.
Check out the below Facebook post from the Topanga Divsion.