Nearly half of L.A.’s record homelessness budget went unspent, city controller finds – Los Angeles Times

California Wildfires: Howling winds increase the danger as new blazes burn near San Diego.  The New York Times

Clear skies for Halloween and a potential World Series Game 6. But Game 7? It could be rainy  Los Angeles Times

Fire departments in SoCal urge residents not to use fireworks on July 4th  Press Telegram