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Laurel Canyon home burns as Santa Ana winds gust through Greater L.A.

About 100 firefighters responded to the blaze on a steep slope in the Hollywood Hills.

Strong Santa Ana Winds Forecast for Southern California

High wind warning issued as gusts up to 65 mph expected this weekend

SoCal Braces for Powerful Winds This Week & Weekend

Gusts up to 75 mph expected, raising fire danger and hazardous driving conditions

Rare Back-to-Back Santa Ana Wind Events Threaten Southern California

Powerful offshore winds could bring power outages and hazardous travel conditions this week.

Gusty Winds Expected to Batter Southern California

Wind advisory issued as Santa Ana wind event possible later this week

San José State Graduate Found Dead in Tree Well at Tahoe Ski Resort

The 21-year-old recent graduate was skiing at Northstar California Resort when he went missing and was later discovered deceased.

Historic California Theater Closed After Storm Damage

The 83-year-old Fremont Theater in San Luis Obispo is shuttered until further notice after its iconic sign toppled in a recent storm.

Yosemite National Park Closed Due to Winter Storms

Heavy snowfall and fallen trees prompt park closure through Friday

Winter Storm Prompts School Closures

Camino Elementary remains shuttered after heavy snowfall

Brentwood Pharmacy Flooded for Second Straight Year

Business owners urge city to address stormwater system after repeated damage near Saltair Avenue.

Second Bay Area Skier Found Dead at Northstar

The Placer County Sheriff's Office reported the third death this month at the Tahoe ski resort.

San Ramon Earthquake Swarms Prompt Community Concern

Local leaders address recent seismic activity and what it could mean for the future.

Sierra Storm Prompts Travel Advisory

Hazardous conditions expected over mountain passes

Black Ice Risk Rises After Heavy Snowfall in Kern River Valley

Kern County communities warned of dangerous conditions as overnight freeze sets in.

Over 300,000 Warned to Avoid Windows Amid Powerful California Winds

High wind warning issued for Southern California as winter storm brings damaging gusts.

Pollock Pines Residents Urge Tourists to Stay Home Amid Storm

Locals say tourists using side roads are worsening travel delays in the mountain community.

Tree Topples Onto Homes, Cars in Pasadena

Severe damage reported as officials investigate cause of incident.

Another Storm Brings More Rain and Wind to San Luis Obispo County

Rainfall totals continue to climb as the region faces a second storm this week.

Two Cars Stranded in North Hollywood Flooding

Vehicles stuck at Vineland and Vanowen intersection as heavy rain hits the area.

Warming Climate Increases Avalanche Risk in Sierra Nevada

Studies show heavier, wetter snowfall and erratic storm patterns raise avalanche danger in California's mountain ranges.