Dry rainy season sparks wildfire concerns
The dry winds offshore winds are continuing the dehumidification of an already dry Southern California fall. “After this ...
Californians pay billions for power companies’ wildfire prevention efforts. Are they cost-effective?
Diane Moss lost her home in the Santa Monica Mountains after power lines ignited the apocalyptic Woolsey Fire in 2018.
Canyon Crest Fire near Southern California suburb balloons 250 acres overnight
A growing brush fire prompted officials to issue evacuation warnings Thursday evening to parts of Fontana, a suburb ...
A truck carrying 44,000 pounds of chickpeas caught fire in a national park
The latest incident occurred when a trailer truck transporting 44,000 pounds of chickpeas through Death Valley National Park ...
Opinion: Wildfire smoke is polluting California and beyond. Here’s how to protect yourself
In the wake of the Mountain and Sandy fires, here are ways to avoid inhaling smoke particles that can cause heart and lung ...
Trump’s threat to withhold disaster aid upsets communities in Southern California
Relying on federal aid in emergency isn’t “a red or blue issue. That is an American issue,” says one elected official.
Wildfire smoke exposure might increase dementia risk
People in Southern California with relatively high exposures to wildfire smoke over a decade also had significantly higher ...
Study links wildfire smoke exposure to increased dementia risk
New research from the University of Washington suggests that exposure to wildfire smoke significantly raises the risk of ...
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What to expect as La Niña emerges in Southern California
While La Niña is typically known for drier weather in Southern California, the National Weather service stresses that the ...
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Even with the rain, destructive fires are still possible
While we saw a bit of rain over the past few weeks, the rainy season is off to a slow start here in Southern California. And with fuel moisture still hovering around critical levels across much of the ...
Scientists identify potential link between wildfire smoke exposure and dementia diagnoses
Exposure to the tiny pollutants emitted by wildfires may be increasing the older adult population’s odds of dementia ...