Southern California gets much-needed rain after weeks of fire, but toxic ash and mudslides a concern
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Southern California's first rain in months brings relief, new dangers
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.
What happened on Thursday, Jan. 23 as multiple new fires erupt in Southern California
Coverage of the Hughes, Sepulveda and Laguna fires in Southern California during a fourth consecutive day of red flag fire weather warnings.
Rainstorms Bring Some Relief, and Mudslides, to Parched Southern California
Heavy rain beginning Sunday afternoon caused some mudslides, and snow closed part of Interstate 5 near Los Angeles.
L.A. Fires: Progress in Southern California containment efforts as winds weaken
Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed more than two dozen people. Weaker winds enabled firefighters to make inroads containing the Palisades and Eaton fires.
Rain helps Southern California firefighters but sends ash and mud flowing down hillsides
Rain is easing after Southern California’s first significant storm of the season brought weekend downpours that aided firefighters but caused ash, mud and debris to flow across streets in wildfire-burned areas.
Southern California faces most urgent warning for strong winds, extreme fire danger
Forecasters in Southern California expect to issue a 'particularly dangerous situation' red flag warning for the coming week as the Santa Ana wind forecast worsens.
Roads, schools closed after dangerous weather conditions across Southern California
After weekend rainfall caused mudslides in wildfire burn scar areas and snow created dangerous driving conditions, several roadways and schools remain closed across the Southern California region.
The ‘magic bus’ that survived the Southern California wildfires
In travel news this week: the world’s 50 best cities according to Time Out, huge religious festivals in Italy and India, plus the little blue bus that faced down wildfires and is ready to hit the road.
Winds in Southern California are expected to calm, but the fire threat continues this week
As winds across the Southern California area are calmer than their peak and firefighters are making progress, the threat to the fire-weary region remains with Santa Ana winds expected to continue in the coming days.
Special weather statement issued for Southern California Sunday morning, according to the NWS
On Sunday at 10:11 a.m. a special weather statement was issued by the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA in effect until 10:45 a.m. The alert is for Malibu Coast, Los Angeles, Palos Verdes Hills and Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational area.
A Malibu Official on the California Wildfires
For years, some of us have fought for putting utility equipment underground.
Fire-ravaged Southern California braces for gusty winds and heightened wildfire risk
The National Weather Service issued a warning of a “particularly dangerous situation” for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties from Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning.