Southern California wildfires could be a double whammy for the state’s shaky budget
California has faced budget crises before, but this could be the perfect storm of a chronically unbalanced budget made infinitely worse by disaster.
Reflecting on the lives taken by the Southern California wildfires
We continue with our remembrances of the 29 people who died in the fires in Southern California. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office continues its work to identify victims, with some still classified as “unidentified Does.
California wildfires: A look at containment progress across Southern California
As firefighters continue to fight various wildfires in southern California, here's what to know on their progress.
California Wildfires: Scorched region gets its first significant rain in months.
Cool, wet weather has spread through Los Angeles County, bringing intermittent rain showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms through Monday, with gusty winds and perhaps even some small hail. Areas affected by the Palisades and Eaton fires are under a flood watch through Monday afternoon.
Rain douses wildfires in Southern California without causing serious mudslides
Snow shut down a key interstate north of Los Angeles for hours on Monday while weekend downpours doused wildfires across Southern California in the first significant storm of
Good news for Southern California wildfires: Rain in forecast (but there's a catch)
If the rain falls at a steady, lighter rate, Southern California could be in good shape. That could mean enough rain to help ease the firefighting strain, but not enough to trigger another potential disaster. Heavier rain could mean the chance for flash flooding or mudslides over fresh burn scars.
Heavy Rain triggering mudslides, toxic runoff after California wildfires
Rainfall in parts of Southern California on Monday boosts the risk of toxic ash runoff in areas scorched by Los Angeles-area wildfires.
California wildfires latest | Rain causes mudflow, flooding concerns | Updates at Jan. 27, 2025
More rain fell Monday on parts of Southern California after causing mudflows over the weekend, helping firefighters but boosting the risk of toxic ash runoff in areas scorched by Los Angeles-area wildfires.
California wildfires lose steam but welcomed rain brings different threats
Much-needed rain has begun to fall over Southern California, bringing relief to the drought-stricken region but also the threat of toxic runoff.
How does rain impact wildfire risk in Southern California right now
San Diego's dry conditions greatly increased the risk for wildfires. “We’ve been experiencing extreme fire behavior throughout Southern California as many have seen," said Rob Johnson, public information officer for CAL Fire.
LA wildfires live: Residents face new threats of mudslides and ‘toxic ash’ as rain hits Southern California
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Study Says Climate Change Made Conditions That Fed California Wildfires More Likely, More Intense
Study reveals climate change's role in intensifying California wildfires, highlighting urgent need for action.
Strong winds remain a threat to Southern California as firefighters bat down new wildfires
Santa Ana winds will continue whipping through Southern California through Thursday, sparking fears that progress made ...
Warnings for dangerous winds extended in Southern California as new wildfires break out
Southern Californians are bracing for gusty winds and a heightened risk of wildfires less than two weeks after deadly blazes ...
There's a lot of resources responding to southern California wildfires, says Orange County fire chief
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Numerous fires in Southern California fray residents' nerves. How long do wildfires last?
The wildfires that survive firefighters’ initial attack — many fires are caught and last a day or two at most — usually ...
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Firefighters gain control of new wildfires in Southern California as critical fire weather conditions wane
Firefighters in Southern California have been conducting more fierce wildfire fights as crews race to contain and extinguish ...
Los Angeles wildfires: Second California real estate agent charged with price gouging victims
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that charges have been filed against another realtor for price gouging ...