Santa Ana winds peak in Southern California: 70 mph gusts, record heat forecast

Southern California faces high wind warnings and a heatwave this weekend as Santa Ana winds gust up to 70 mph and temperatures climb more than a dozen degrees above normal.

LISTEN: Britney Spears arrest dispatch audio released

Singer Britney Spears was arrested in Ventura County for suspected DUI after she was allegedly spotted by CHP officers speeding and weaving in her BMW Wednesday night.

Britney Spears arrested for alleged DUI in California

Singer Britney Spears was arrested by the California Highway Patrol on suspicion of driving under the influence in Ventura County late Wednesday night.

Fierce Santa Ana winds to batter Southern California through the weekend

Powerful Santa Ana winds could gust up to 60 mph across Southern California, raising the risk of downed trees, power outages and hazardous travel.

Dangerous Santa Ana winds to blast Southern California through the weekend: Timeline

A powerful Santa Ana wind event will bring 60-70 mph gusts, potential power outages, and mountain snow to Southern California starting Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.

Southern California weather: Near record-heat before weekend cooldown

Southern California could see record-breaking heat Friday, with several inland areas climbing into the 90s before a weekend cooldown.

Record-breaking heat forecasted for Southern California through Friday: Timeline

A high-pressure system is bringing a major warming trend to Southern California, with Friday temperatures expected to hit the 90s and break records in Los Angeles.

'Sophisticated' jewelry store burglary crew sentenced in $1M Simi Valley heist

Manuel David Ibarra, Camilo Antonio Aguilar Lara, and Heidi Trujillo were sentenced in connection with a series of high-tech heists targeting Simi Valley businesses last year.

'Jane Doe Ventura County' identified 46 years after body found at Westlake High School

Ventura County authorities have identified 1980 murder victim Maricela Rocha Parga using DNA technology, decades after her killer, Wilson Chouest, was convicted.

SoCal weather: Temperatures to climb after week of storms

Southern California’s final storm is tapering off, with drier and warmer weather expected next week. Forecasters say temperatures could climb into the 70s and low 80s across inland areas.

Iraq war veteran sues federal government over detention during Ventura County ICE raid

An Iraq war veteran has filed a lawsuit against the federal government, alleging he was unlawfully detained for three days during a 2025 ICE raid at a Camarillo cannabis farm.

Third storm of the week rolls through Southern California

The third and final storm of the week brought another round of strong winds, rain and mountain snow to Southern California.

More rain expected in Southern California this week: Timeline

Another round of rain is set to hit Southern California this week, bringing moderate rainfall, mountain snow and possible travel hazards.

Latest Southern California rainfall totals on Feb. 17

The National Weather Service said Monday's storm was expected to produce about 1 to 3 inches in coastal and valley areas and 2 to 5 inches in the mountains.

Updated Southern California rainfall totals for Feb. 16

A "significant and dangerous" storm swept through Southern California on Monday, with heavy rain intensifying through the evening.