Firefighters in Los Angeles continue to battle multiple wildfires in what has become a historic week for Southern California. We hear what it’s been like covering the wildfires and the impact to the affected communities.

Then, a suite of new state laws took effect in 2025. We take a closer look at some of them.

Plus, on Monday, Sheel Seidler, the wife of the late San Diego Padres chairman Peter Seidler, filed a lawsuit to gain control of the team. What is behind the conflict and what will it mean for the Padres future?

• Ryanne Mena, crime and public safety reporter, Southern California News Group
• Jeanne Kuang, Capitol reporter, CalMatters
• Bryce Miller, sports columnist, The San Diego Union-Tribune