California fires live updates: Rain heading to LA this weekend
California Wildfires: Much-needed rain is expected to help firefighting efforts this weekend.
Update: 14,021 acres affected in Los Angeles County by Eaton Fire, still 95% contained
California Wildfires: Expected rain may boost firefighting efforts, but officials are vigilant about flooding.
The rain that is expected to hit the scorched Los Angeles landscape this weekend may bring relief to the fire fights, but it could also bring flash floods and mudslides. Although forecasts show that the risk is relatively low, local officials are taking the warnings seriously.
California lawmakers approve $2.5 billion in wildfire aid for L.A.
In a bipartisan vote, the California Legislature approved $2.5 billion in wildfire aid for Los Angeles County during Thursday's special session at the Capitol.
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What to know about LA County wildfires Disaster Recovery Centers
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LA fires updates: California braces for much-needed rain to help slow blazes after Trump’s visit to survey damage
Los Angeles County’s latest major wildfire burns more than 10,000 acres near Castaic Lake as new Laguna Fire forces campus to evacuate
How drought has hurt Southern California, and what it means for the future
The mountains and foothills of Los Angeles County are in “extreme drought” conditions, about 36% of the county, explained Pugh. That’s one category shy of hitting the highest level, “exceptional drought,” and three higher than the lowest, “abnormally dry.” The rest of the county is in severe drought.
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LIVE: California fires updates for Saturday, Jan. 25
As bands of rain move into Southern California, residents in the burn scar areas are bracing for possible mudslides and land movements.
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A year's worth of green waste, overnight. How Pasadena is clearing debris before the rain
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President Trump and Gov. Newsom shake hands, promise to work together on wildfire relief
Trump and Newsom set aside their usual bitterness and say they will figure out how to work together on the region’s recovery.
California Fires: Progress made on Hughes Fire in Castaic, maps show areas under evacuation
The Palisades and Eaton wildfires also continue burning in the Los Angeles area, leaving parts of Southern California with devastating fire damage.
Why California’s US senators won’t join President Trump on his trip to fire-ravaged LA
“The senator regrets not being able to join President Trump in Los Angeles due to the Senate vote schedule,” said Edgar Rodriguez. “He welcomes the president’s support for federal disaster aid to assist the thousands of families and businesses impacted by these devastating fires.”
California Wildfire Updates: Rain Expected This Weekend As Hughes Fire Reaches 56% Containment
The 10,396-acre Hughes fire reached 56% containment Friday as first responders gained progress on multiple blazes burning in Los Angeles County, which is expected to receive some rain over the weekend.