Griffith Park and other Los Angeles-area parks were closed Monday due to the increased risk of wildfires to start the week in Southern California. Due to red flag warnings in place Monday through ...

"1/2 acre light grass burning into medium brush on slope. Firefighters on scene are working to quickly contain the flames," fire officials said.

The fire was reported just after 1 p.m. at 162 Griffith Park, the Los Angeles Fire Department said in an alert. That address corresponds to a location just below Griffith Observatory. Firefighters ...

The Los Angeles Zoo and the Autry Museum of the American West, both located inside Griffith Park, also reopened; the museum is offering free admission through Monday. Nearby Runyon Canyon Park ...