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Good news for Southern California wildfires: Rain in forecast (but there's a catch)

Southern California is about to get its first significant rainfall in months, bringing desperately needed relief after dry conditions and hazardous winds fueled a series of wildfires in January. The rain could start as early as Saturday afternoon and last through Monday night with the heaviest rain coming on Sunday,

Los Angeles Times · 1d

Rain is finally coming to Southern California: What you need to know

Weekend rains could bring some relief to Southern California. Here's the forecast and an assessment of how much it will help reduce fire risk.

The New York Times · 1d

It Will Finally Rain in Southern California. Cue the Risk of Mudslides.

Cooler, wet weather is forecast to bring moisture to the parched landscape and reduce the fire threat. But heavy rainfall could also trigger flash floods in burn scars.

SpaceX, California

USA TODAY on MSN · 21h

Did you see it? Watch as SpaceX Starlink launch lights up Southern California sky

Residents across Southern California were dazzled by a SpaceX launch that briefly illuminated the skyline, early Thursday morning.

Sacramento Bee · 1d

Southern California under a flood watch Sunday and Monday, according to the NWS

A flood watch was issued by the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA on Friday at 1 p.m. valid from Sunday 4 p.m. until Monday 4 p.m. The watch is for Santa Clarita Valley, Malibu Coast, Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational area,

NBC Bay Area on MSN · 1d

SpaceX launch creates glow across early morning California sky

People were buzzing Friday morning about a mysterious light across the early morning sky. It turned out not to be a mystery at all but a SpaceX rocket launch from Vanderberg Space Force base near Santa Barbara.

Trump, California

BBC on MSN · 1d

New fires erupt in southern California ahead of Trump visit

The blazes - named Laguna, Sepulveda, Gibbel, Gilman and Border 2 - flared up on Thursday in Los Angeles, San Diego, Ventura and Riverside.

Fast Company on MSN · 1d

Trump has threatened to withhold disaster aid for the L.A. fires. But could he actually do it?

It will be hard for the president to revoke FEMA funding. But a GOP-led Congress could slow down the region’s recovery. During the heat of the presidential campaign in September, then-candidate Donald Trump made an extraordinary threat.

USA TODAY on MSN · 2d

Trump threatens to withhold federal aid for LA wildfires over California water rules

During a Fox News interview, Trump falsely claimed California Gov. Gavin Newsom's fish conservation efforts were responsible for dry hydrants

16hon MSN

From fires to flood watches: Winter storm expected to bring rain, snow to Southern California

California's deadly wildfires could come to an end in the coming days when a weekend storm douses historically dry terrain, ...

17hon MSN

Southern California’s first rainfall of the year could help or hurt wildfire victims as fire spreads in San Diego area

With many parts of Los Angeles County still smoldering from wildfires, the expected rain this weekend would seem like a ...

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Wind advisory for Southern California until 3 a.m. Sunday, says the NWS

The NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA issued a wind advisory at 2:10 a.m. on Saturday valid from noon until Sunday 3 a.m. The ...

3hon MSN

Concerns rise for burn areas as cold storm moves into Southern California

Cooler temperatures and the forecast of weekend rain have residents in recent burn areas preparing for the potential of ...

What happened on Thursday, Jan. 23 as multiple new fires erupt in Southern California

Coverage of the Hughes, Sepulveda and Laguna fires in Southern California during a fourth consecutive day of red flag fire ...

Fox Weather on MSN2d

Firefighters gain control of new wildfires in Southern California as critical fire weather conditions wane

Firefighters in Southern California have been conducting more fierce wildfire fights as crews race to contain and extinguish ...

Southern California school districts are serving fewer students and facing massive budget deficits

California has a generous hold harmless provision in its funding formula, allowing public schools to collect funding for ...

2don MSN

New fire erupts in Southern California as thousands remain under evacuation from fast-moving Hughes Fire

The fire threat remains critical in Southern California, where thousands of residents were under evacuation orders Wednesday ...

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