rain, California

California wildfires lose steam but welcomed rain brings different threats
Much-needed rain has begun to fall over Southern California, bringing relief to the drought-stricken region but also the threat of toxic runoff.
Rain falls across Southern California, with wildfire burn areas prepped for debris flow
Precipitation was lighter than expected on Wednesday, with another storm on the way Thursday night into Friday.
California Wildfires: Scorched region gets its first significant rain in months.
So far, many clues to the origins of the deadly Eaton fire, which started in the area just after 6 p.m. that evening and went on to kill 17 people, have pointed to the brushy hillside where a tangle of electrical lines stretch up Eaton Canyon.
Southern California’s first rainfall of the year could help or hurt wildfire victims as fire spreads in San Diego area
With parts of Los Angeles County still smoldering from wildfires, the expected rain this weekend would seem like a welcome relief. But how the rain falls could make the difference between a disaster respite or a disaster repeat.
Rain in California helps firefighters respond to wildfires but presents risk of toxic ash runoff
Rain in Southern California is expected to help firefighters responding to multiple wildfires, but potentially heavy rain on burned hillsides could cause toxic ash runoff.
California Wildfire Map Shows Areas Getting Rain This Weekend
Rain is expected in Southern California this weekend, and although the region needs the rain, it comes with risks.
How weather driven by climate change helped fuel the Southern California fires
Al Roker talks to climate scientist Alexander Gershunov about the conditions that made the L.A. wildfires so devastating.
Rain is coming to Southern California. Will it be enough to end fire season?
Two distinct systems will bring widespread light to moderate rain to Southern California: one on Tuesday into Wednesday and ...
California Wildfires: Expected rain may boost firefighting efforts, but officials are vigilant about flooding.
The rain that is expected to hit the scorched Los Angeles landscape this weekend may bring relief to the fire fights, but it ...
Record-breaking rain lashes California, with two people killed during storm in Sonoma County
After a relatively weak storm expected to arrive in L.A. late Thursday, forecasters say a potentially more powerful storm ...
Old Farmer's Almanac forecasts fire weather relief for parts of California for spring 2025
Here's what the Old Farmer's Almanac spring 2025 forecast predicts for Northern and Southern California, and across the U.S.
California Homeowners Could Get Payouts if Utility Company Started Fires
Southern California Edison's potential liability for the Eaton fire could lead to significant compensation for affected ...
Atmospheric river brings heavy rain to parched Southern California
After months of extremely dry conditions in Southern California, an atmospheric river storm delivered much-needed rain to a region plagued by wildfires in January. Scattered showers fell across the ...
Backup power and full water tanks should be required in face of wildfire, lawmaker says
A Ventura County lawmaker is proposing new wildfire resilience standards that would require water providers to ensure full ...