Santa Ana, Southern California

Santa Ana winds, warm temperatures and rain: Here's what to expect in Southern California
Critical fire conditions are expected to continue through Friday. But rain could be on the way this weekend. Here's what to know.
How Southern California firefighters are preparing for more dangerous Santa Ana winds
The Santa Anas are expected to be most powerful Monday night into Tuesday. Fire services across the region say they are ready.
Southern California wildfires rage with hefty Santa Ana winds in forecast
Millions of California residents were placed under a red flag warning through Thursday amid threats of further fires with looming winds in the forecast, according to multiple reports.
Wildfires prompt evacuations near San Diego amid relentless Santa Ana winds
For the latest updates on the LA and San Diego fires, follow USA TODAY's coverage for Wednesday, Jan. 22. SAN DIEGO — Multiple wildfires broke out in San Diego County on Tuesday, prompting evacuation orders,
More wildfires, fanned by powerful Santa Ana winds, erupt in LA County, forcing evacuations
A new wildfire in Los Angeles County is burning out of control, with the same, powerful Santa Ana winds fanning it and forcing officials on Wednesday to again call for mandatory evacuations. The evacuations were ordered for the Los Angeles County community of Castaic, following the start of the new blaze, the Hughes Fire.
Southern California still faces "dangerous" fire weather, Santa Ana winds after PDS warning ends
Southern California will continue to face "dangerous fire weather conditions" including strong Santa Ana winds and extremely low humidity through later this week, forecasters said Tuesday.
Los Angeles continues to burn as Santa Ana winds return to strength and fuel fires near San Diego
The Los Angeles haven’t spread in nearly a week, but the return of the Santa Ana winds to full strength could cause problems.
California Faces New Santa Ana Wind Blast As Fires Continue
California Governor Gavin Newsom has deployed fire engines, water-dropping aircraft and hand crews across the region—to enable a rapid response if a new fire does break out, according to The Associated Press.
Progress Is Made On A Huge Fire North Of Los Angeles While New Fires Erupt In Southern California
Firefighters have slowed the spread of a huge wildfire churning through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles where dangerous winds gained strength again.
Critical Fire Threat Continues in San Diego County as Santa Ana Winds Intensify
A critical fire threat will continue across County as Santa Ana winds and dry conditions persist through early Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
Santa Ana winds fuel multiple new wildfires across Southern California
The Hughes Fire grew about 1,000 acres an hour for the first few hours of its growth on Jan. 22, but that's not the only new fire to ignite from Jan. 22-23.
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Hughes Fire Scorches 5,000 Acres in Castaic, Thousands Evacuated as Santa Ana Winds Intensify Blaze
The Hughes Fire near Castaic, California, has burned over 5,000 acres, prompting evacuations and school closures.
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‘L.A. Is Our Neighbor.’ Santa Ana Unites With Drives, Donations, and Warm Burritos To Help Angelenos Impacted By The Fires
The message for those affected by the fire from people like us here in O.C. and especially Santa Ana, is LOVE," says rapper ...
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Santa Ana Officials Back Off on Restricting Photojournalists After Backlash
Santa Ana officials are walking back a policy that restricts where photojournalists can capture public meetings.
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OC advocates prepare immigrant communities for Trump's new policies
As the Trump administration implements new immigration policies, Orange County community advocates and leaders help immigrant ...
Firefighters maintain progress on Palisades, Eaton fire containment despite challenging winds
Santa Ana winds continued challenging firefighters on the Palisades and Eaton fires, but containment inched forward along the ...
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Kriz: Thirty More People Died “Without Fixed Abode” in OC in December, 375 for the Year
Thirty more people died “without fixed abode” in OC in December, 375 for the year an improvement over the previous two years ...
Air quality alerts issued across San Diego County due to wildfire smoke
Several areas in San Diego County are under air quality alerts Friday due to wildfire smoke in the region, according to ...
52 Fire | Crews quickly battle brush fire in Clairemont near Westbound SR-52 and Genesee Ave.
Firefighters were able to quickly stop a vegetation fire in Clairemont near Westbound SR-52 and Genesee Ave. on Friday ...