Gusty winds and extreme fire weather return to Southern California
Windy and dry conditions have returned to Southern California, raising the risk of new wildfires sparking as firefighters continue to battle two major blazes in the Los Angeles area that started in si
L.A. on 'high alert' with Santa Ana winds; Trump to visit California wildfire damage this week
President Donald Trump will visit southern California this week amid looming winds and threats of new flames with tens of thousands of acres torched and buildings destroyed, according to reports.
Devastating LA wildfires fueled by perfect storm of conditions — and clueless pols who ignored warnings
The devastating wildfires that have laid waste to entire Los Angeles neighborhoods were fueled in large part by dried-out underbrush piling up in the surrounding hills, which state and local officials ignored warnings about for years and at times even misled the public about efforts to clear it.
Are politicians to blame for the California wildfires, or does it all come down to wind and water?
The Los Angeles wildfires were still raging uncontained when the finger-pointing started. The devastation was caused, not by prolonged drought or the Santa Ana winds, according to President-elect Donald Trump and others, but by Democrat politicians whose priorities allowed the fires to spread.
L.A. Fires Live Updates: Critical wind conditions as Hughes Fire explodes in size, forcing new evacuations
The Palisades and Eaton wildfires continue burning in the Los Angeles area that left parts of Southern California with devastating fire damage.
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LA Mayor Karen Bass posed for photos at a cocktail party as Palisades Fire exploded
Embattled Los Angeles Mayor Karen ... days before Bass left for Ghana, the National Weather Service warned of the potential for "extreme fire weather conditions" due to the Santa Ana winds.
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Letters to the Editor: Is it fair to blame L.A.’s fire catastrophe on Mayor Karen Bass?
To the editor: As some blame Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for the hydrants running dry ... lack of rain and intensity of Santa Ana winds that we are seeing due to global warming.
LA firefighters brace for return of gusty Santa Ana winds
After a brief respite, crews from California and nine other states, along with Canadian and Mexican reinforcements, face another round of dangerous conditions.
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Death toll climbs to 24, more remain missing as firefighters battle fierce LA wildfires
“You’re going to have really strong gusty Santa Ana winds, a very dry atmosphere ... disaster declaration last Wednesday. LA Mayor Karen Bass said Sunday that she has spoken with members ...
California wildfires highlights: Santa Ana winds pick up speed; New fire erupts in Ventura County
Firefighters braced for high winds, with the National Weather Service of LA issuing its most serious advisory, “Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS)".
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces heat for fire budget, Ghana trip as city burns
LOS ANGELES − Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing political ... 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Fueled by intense Santa Ana Winds, the Palisades Fire has grown to over 2,900 acres and ...
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LA Mayor Karen Bass handed out rich city contracts, forcing drastic cuts to fire department months before deadly wildfires: records
Los Angeles was forced to slash funding for the fire department after Mayor Karen Bass awarded gilded contracts ... with return of dangerous 75 mph Santa Ana winds Trump anticipates rising death ...