Authorities warned this week of a possibly "life-threatening, destructive" Santa Ana windstorm, one that could rival or exceed conditions during the recent Mountain and Franklin fires. The ...

A deep analysis of the Palisades fire evacuation paints a chaotic scenario: As the fire roared toward homes, major escape routes were gridlocked before the first evacuation orders were given ...

Powerful Santa Ana winds, with gusts reaching hurricane strength, swept down the mountains outside Los Angeles and spread ...

The Escondido Falls Trail in Malibu offers a breathtaking 3.5-mile hike featuring cascading waterfalls, lush scenery, and ...

But nestled within the Santa Monica Mountains lies a hidden gem that even some locals might not know about: the Escondido ...

The destruction in parts of Altadena, a few miles to the west of Sierra Madre, and Pacific Palisades, which had burned in a ...

When I lived in New Mexico, my favorite local hike was to Sun Mountain, a quick and challenging climb up a 7,900-foot peak ...

"A strong Santa Ana Wind event is expected to develop Monday and last through at least Tuesday," the National Weather Service ...

The Davila family found their dream home in Altadena. They hope to rebuild after the fire destroyed three generations of family homes.

Days before hurricane-force Santa Ana wind gusts fueled fires that devastated Los Angeles, meteorologists posted eerily accurate warnings that such a scenario was possible. But they’ve had a ...

The topography of Southern California also plays a major role in the development of Santa Ana winds. Once winds reach the Inland Sierra Mountains, the moving air is pushed down and compressed.