Mark Whaling and a crew raced up and down a hill in a tanker truck as they battled a wildfire in Los Angeles County, scrambling

Justin Halstenberg faces life in prison, prosecutors said, for starting a blaze that burned nearly 44,000 acres in Southern California last fall.

A global link was traced from Indian Ocean storms to wildfires across the globe from California to Korea according to a new study.

On Sunday at 9:15 p.m. the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA issued a wind advisory valid for Monday between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. The advisory is for Western Antelope Valley Foothills, Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills and Antelope Valley.

Downtown Los Angeles and surrounding areas of Southern California will experience a brief taste of summer into the weekend as temperatures soar to the highest levels yet this year, AccuWeather forecasters say.

California is in for another tumultuous weather week as conditions shift from record-breaking high temperatures to drizzle and gusty winds across the state.

People push a baby stroller and jog in the heat Monday, May 19, 2025, at Lake Balboa in the Sepulveda Basin as a warm-up in temperatures continues in Southern California. In the background, people pedal swan boats on the artificial lake, which is filled with reclaimed water. (Photo by Gene Blevins, Contributing Photographer)

Southern California is set to experience a warming trend as a ridge of high pressure moves into the region. People planning outdoor activities should be aware of potential heat dangers and take necessary precautions to stay safe and hydrated.