EnvironmentWhat's a 'Particularly Dangerous Situation' red flag warning and other wildfire termsJanuary 14, 2025A "particularly dangerous situation red flag warning" has been issued for parts of Southern California, as more extreme winds are expected to impact the region.
EnvironmentJames Webb Space Telescope's 'little red dots' come into focusJanuary 14, 2025A cosmic object spotted by the James Webb Space Telescope has flummoxed astronomers. Now, a research team has studied hundreds of these "little red dots" and found clues about their identity.
EnvironmentLawsuits allege power company involvement in LA wildfiresJanuary 14, 2025Lawsuits allege the Eaton Fire was sparked by a SoCal Edison transmission tower. The company says they have not had a chance to inspect the scene yet. The ATF has only just begun the federal investigation into the fire's cause.
State GovernmentNewsom expands special session targeting Trump to include wildfire reliefJanuary 14, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldThe announcement comes as Republicans call for a special session on wildfire policy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentAs dangerous winds are expected to pick up, Los Angeles braces for new firesJanuary 13, 2025Damaging winds gusting between 55 and 70 mph are forecast, increasing fire risks across LA and Ventura counties over the next few days. More than 150,000 people are already under evacuation orders.
State GovernmentCalifornians pay second highest electricity rates in the country, according to a new reportJanuary 9, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiCustomers of California’s three investor-owned utilities, including PG&E, pay the highest rates. They also make up three-quarters of California households.
EnvironmentWhat are the Santa Ana winds and how are they impacting the LA wildfires?January 9, 2025Although the Santa Anas are a routine part of life for people living in southern California, the winds are particularly violent and destructive this time around, experts say.
EnvironmentWildfires latest: Winds subside as firefighters battle devastating blazes in Los Angeles areaJanuary 9, 2025Firefighters are battling to control a series of major fires in the Los Angeles area that have killed five people, ravaged communities from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena and sent thousands of people frantically fleeing their homes.
EnvironmentWildfires latest: Pacific Palisades fire is most destructive in Los Angeles historyJanuary 8, 2025Fierce wildfires are raging in the Los Angeles area, fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds, sending residents fleeing from burning homes through flames, ferocious winds and towering clouds of smoke.
EnvironmentToo wet and too dry: The crazy north-south gap in California’s rainJanuary 8, 2025Some Northern California cities have been soaked with almost twice their average rainfall, while southern cities are bone-dry.
