Containment on the Palisades and Eaton fires grew overnight after winds that have plagued the region began to die down. But officials stressed that there is still much work to be done in the fire zones before residents can return.

Vice President Kamala Harris faced widespread mockery for delivering a "word salad" message to the victims of ongoing fires wreaking havoc in Southern California. Scott Yenor has zeroed in on the real problem of higher education: That it is populated by too many women who should be off making babies.

State Attorney General Rob Bonta spoke Thursday morning at a separate event, saying his office will prosecute people who engage in price gouging.

A mom and daughter, a cat-loving stage prop designer and a “Forest”-dwelling contractor are among the few who’ve gotten back to see what’s left of their homes. Each fled in a chaotic scramble last week as the winds and embers picked up.

The Davila family found their dream home in Altadena. They hope to rebuild after the fire destroyed three generations of family homes.