Crews gain control of Sandy Fire in Simi Valley
On Thursday morning, the Sandy Fire had reached 30% containment.
On Thursday morning, the Sandy Fire had reached 30% containment.
Officials warn of poor air quality in Southern California amid wildfire smoke
From the Inland Empire to the coast, multiple active brush fires are driving air quality down to unhealthy levels across Southern California.
From the Inland Empire to the coast, multiple active brush fires are driving air quality down to unhealthy levels across Southern California.
Officials warn of poor air quality
A smoke advisory has been issued in San Bernardino, Riverside, Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
A smoke advisory has been issued in San Bernardino, Riverside, Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
Hurricane season: NOAA predicts below-normal season, cites El Niño
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its tropical forecast for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, predicting a below-normal season, citing a strong El Niño weather pattern, warmer ocean temperatures, and weaker trade winds.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its tropical forecast for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, predicting a below-normal season, citing a strong El Niño weather pattern, warmer ocean temperatures, and weaker trade winds.
Weather Forecast for Thursday, May 21
The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.
The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.
LA County to end ban on post-wildfire rent gouging
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted against extending emergency price-gouging protections, allowing local rent caps to expire on May 28.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted against extending emergency price-gouging protections, allowing local rent caps to expire on May 28.
Sandy Fire extends past 2,100 acres; 22% contained
The Sandy Fire extended past 2,100 acres in the Simi Valley area.
The Sandy Fire extended past 2,100 acres in the Simi Valley area.
LA County to end ban on post-wildfire rent gouging
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted against extending emergency price-gouging protections, allowing local rent caps to expire on May 28.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted against extending emergency price-gouging protections, allowing local rent caps to expire on May 28.
Active firefight continues in Simi Valley
While the Sandy Fire is now 15% contained, crews are anticipating sustained wind activity.
While the Sandy Fire is now 15% contained, crews are anticipating sustained wind activity.
Verona Fire burns over 400 acres
The fire remains at 0% containment.
The fire remains at 0% containment.
Bain Fire injures 4 in Jurupa Valley
The fire is 25% contained.
The fire is 25% contained.
Sandy Fire burns nearly 1,700 acres
The fire is 15% contained.
The fire is 15% contained.
Weather Forecast for Wednesday, May 20
The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.
The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.
Bain Fire extends to more than 1,300 acres
The Bain Fire has extended to more than 1,300 acres near Jurupa Valley in Riverside County.
The Bain Fire has extended to more than 1,300 acres near Jurupa Valley in Riverside County.
Sandy Fire now at 1,700 acres; Bain Fire at 1,375
Crews are working around the clock to prevent several active Southern California wildfires from burning down nearby homes.
Crews are working around the clock to prevent several active Southern California wildfires from burning down nearby homes.
Weather Forecast for Tuesday, May 19
The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.
The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.
Doorbell camera shows spread of Sandy Fire
A doorbell camera showed how fast the Sandy Fire began spreading across Simi Valley, California.
A doorbell camera showed how fast the Sandy Fire began spreading across Simi Valley, California.
Crews battling Verona Fire in Riverside County
Crews are continuing to battle a fire near Perris and Hemet.
Crews are continuing to battle a fire near Perris and Hemet.
4 civilians hurt in Bain Fire in Riverside County
Several people got hurt in the Bain Fire near Jurupa Valley, California.
Several people got hurt in the Bain Fire near Jurupa Valley, California.
Worst Hawaii flooding in decades disrupts farms and produce markets
Hawaii's farming industry is struggling to recover after March storms produced the worst flooding the state has seen in 20 years. The natural disaster has dealt a serious blow to local food supply chains, with state officials urging farmers not to give up.
Hawaii's farming industry is struggling to recover after March storms produced the worst flooding the state has seen in 20 years. The natural disaster has dealt a serious blow to local food supply chains, with state officials urging farmers not to give up.