As western Altadena waited hours for evacuation orders, fire commanders faced utter chaos
With thousands of lives at risk, a mobile command post tasked with issuing evacuation orders struggled to keep pace with the ...
Drought conditions worsen in Southern California
Southern California’s drought conditions continue to worsen, according to a new map from the U.S. Drought Monitor. The map, ...
NASA Satellites Show How California’s Wildfire Crisis Was Years in the Making
The largest fires started on January 7 and devastated swathes of L.A., including Pacific Palisades and Altadena. The fires ...
California Wildfire Map: Update on Containment as New Fire Starts
All wildfires burning in Southern California were largely contained as of Thursday morning, even after a new fire ignited in San Luis Obispo County on Wednesday afternoon. Multiple wildfires continue ...
Do you know where Southern California gets its water from? An explainer
Wildfires in Southern California have prompted major discussions about water in the state. Here's an overview of where water comes from in the region.
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How A.I. Can Help Humans Battle Wildfires, From Advanced Camera Systems to Forecasting Models
A variety of new technologies aim to improve wildfire detection and help map the spread of blazes Embers from the Eaton Fire ...
Flawed emergency alert systems lagged when residents needed them most during Los Angeles wildfires
When disaster strikes, government emergency alert systems offer a simple promise: Residents will get information about nearby ...
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Pomona Is A Dream Come True For Bargain And Treasure Hunters
Nestled in the heart of Southern California, Pomona is a treasure trove waiting to be discovered. This charming city, just ...
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How to check your neighborhood's exposure to diesel truck fumes
According to the map, the 10 ZIP codes with highest exposure are concentrated near the ports and along the 110, 710, and 605 ...
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Map: See containment updates for 3 wildfires in LA County after rain and cooler temperatures
Containment is nearing 100 percent for three major wildfires in Los Angeles County. Weekend rain helped firefighters gain ...
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 ...