Southern California’s first rainfall of the year could help or hurt wildfire victims as fire spreads in San Diego area
Good news for Southern California wildfires: Rain in forecast (but there's a catch)
From fire alerts to flood watches: Rain brings relief to Southern California firefighters, but with a caveat
Rain was falling across Southern California on Sunday, bringing some relief to thousands of firefighters who have been battling multiple major wildfires in the LA area.
Southern California rains arrive, heightening mudslide concerns in scorched areas
Areas where the Palisades, Franklin, Eaton, Bridge, and Hughes wildfires burned are under a flood watch, the weather service said Sunday. Fresh burn scar areas stand at greater risk of mudslides because they no longer have trees and vegetation providing support to the land, according to AccuWeather Meteorologist Jacob Hinson.
Progress is made on a huge fire north of Los Angeles while new fires erupt in Southern California
CASTAIC, Calif. — Evacuation orders were lifted Thursday for tens of thousands as firefighters with air support slowed the spread of a huge wildfire churning through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles, but new blazes erupted in San Diego County, briefly triggering more evacuations.
Troops arrive at San Diego border after Trump declares national emergency
An additional 1,500 troops have arrived at the U.S.-Mexico border after President Donald Trump declared a national emergency in one of his first official acts.
UPDATE: Southern California under a high wind warning until Thursday evening, according to the NWS
A high wind warning was issued by the NWS San Diego CA on Wednesday at 12:04 p.m. valid for Thursday between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. The warning is for San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire,
New fires erupt in southern California ahead of Trump visit
The blazes - named Laguna, Sepulveda, Gibbel, Gilman and Border 2 - flared up on Thursday in Los Angeles, San Diego, Ventura and Riverside.
California Wildfires: San Diego Fears as Red Flag Warning Area Expands
"If fire ignition occurs, conditions are favorable for very rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior," the NWS warns.
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Southern California on Alert for Fire Dangers, Gusty Winds, Followed by Winter Storm and Snow Predictions
NWS San Diego issues alerts for fire weather and a winter storm with snow and gusty winds in Southern California.
Trump Takes Step to Overhaul Delta Water Deliveries to Southern California
A Trump administration memo calls on the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of the Interior to develop a new plan within 90 days “to route more water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to other parts of the state for use by the people there who desperately need a reliable water supply.
San Diego Judge Dana Sabraw passes chief judge gavel to Cynthia Bashant
U.S. District Judge Cynthia Bashant took over as chief judge of the Southern District of California on Wednesday evening during a passing of the gavel ceremony with her predecessor, District Judge Dana Sabraw.
Southern California braces for flooding, mudslides as intense rainfall expected among wildfire-ravaged areas
The National Weather Service said there is a 15-25% chance of thunderstorms across the region, which could bring periods of heavy rainfall that could overwhelm the burn-scar areas.
As fire-fanning winds continue, Southern California readies for potential rain and toxic runoff
A second day of windy and dry conditions is in store for Southern California. Winds have picked up and are expected to continue through Tuesday morning, raising the risk of new wildfires sparking.