Temecula, CA|News|
Temecula Creek Golf Club Hosts Lessons With Pros To Aid LA Fire Relief
The Drive to Rebuild will include a PGA Pro Lesson Day on Jan. 30. What to know.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
CA Wildfires
The latest news from fire season in California.
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Jurupa Valley Brush Fire Near Riverside Now 40 Percent Contained
The quick-growing blaze ignited Tuesday afternoon in the Santa Ana River bottom. Residents nearby were placed on evacuation warnings.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|News|
San Diego Fire: See Bernardo Fire Perimeter, Evacuation Areas
The Bernardo Fire broke out Wednesday morning.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|News|
Bernardo Fire Forces Evacuations, Threatens Homes In Rancho Bernardo
The blaze broke out at Bernardo Center Drive and Camino del Norte, near Interstate 15, according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Lilac Fire 100% Contained, Evacuation Orders Lifted In Bonsall Area
The San Diego County Sheriff's Office lifted all evacuation orders and warnings at 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
County Offers Eviction, Short-Term Rental Protections To Fire Victims
Los Angeles County approved a series of measures to make more short-term rentals available to displaced fire victims.
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Late And False Evacuation Warnings During LA Fires Prompt Review
Some people near the Eaton Fire didn't get evacuation alerts for several hours, while millions were erroneously told to evacuate other fires
Culver City, CA|News|
Widow Of Fallen Culver City Officer Loses House In Palisades Fire
"Melody is navigating another challenging chapter, with her home destroyed and her family in need of our support," the CCPD wrote.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
Fake Firefighters Brought Fire Truck To Sneak Into Wildfire Zone: LASD
Dressed as firefighters, a convicted arsonist and his wife used an elaborate ruse to sneak into a fire evacuation zone, deputies said.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Bonsall Fire: See Lilac Fire Perimeter, Evacuation Areas
The Lilac Fire broke out early Tuesday morning.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Across California|News|
CA Fire Photos: New Fires Break Out As Powerful Winds Return
Returning Santa Ana winds are buffeting Southern California, where the Lilac Fire is burning of dry brush and buildings. See photos.
Peggy Newell, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|News|
Friars Fire: Evacuations Lifted, Roadway Restrictions Remain In Place
The San Diego Police Department issued evacuation orders and warnings for nearby areas.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
405 Freeway Brush Fire In Granada Hills Doused
The fire scorched an acre of light brush burning on a steep slope east of the San Diego (405) Freeway.​
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|News|
​Dangerous Winds Return To Region As Wildfires Spark In SD County
The Lilac Fire​ was the first of three fires that sparked early Tuesday morning amid extreme fire weather conditions​.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|News|
Over 15K Without Power, 68K More Under Shutoff Warning In SD County
Extreme fire weather conditions prompted new public safety power shutoffs in parts of the region.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|News|
High Winds, Fire Danger, Outages Force School Closures In SD County
"The safety of students and school staff is of the utmost importance to San Diego County school districts," the Office of Education said.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
SigAlert: Lilac Fire Prompts I-15 Off-Ramp Closure, Traffic Delays
The CHP advised motorists to expect delays along Interstate 15 from Mission Road to Old Highway 395.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Crews Halt Riverview Fire In Fallbrook
An evacuation order was issued but later lifted for residents in the area, officials said.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Crews Fully Contain Pala Fire In San Diego's North County
An evacuation order was issued for residents in the area but later lifted.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Lilac Fire Forces School Closures, Prompts Evacuations In Bonsall Area
The blaze sparked near Old Highway 395 and Lilac Road in the Bonsall area of San Diego County.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
Brush Fire Breaks Out In San Clemente Monday: OCFA
The brush fire was reported just after 3 p.m. in the City of San Clemente, the Orange County Fire Authority reported.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Power Shut Down In These Places As Fire-Fueling Winds Return To SoCal
Wind gusts up to 70 mph along the coast and 100 mph in the mountains will increase the wildfire risk for the next 24 hours, officials say.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
SoCal Incoming Damaging Santa Anas: 'Particularly Dangerous Situation'
A "powerful and damaging" windstorm with wind gusts from 60 to 100 miles per hour is expected, the National Weather Service says.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Santa Anas To Roll In, Bringing More Extreme Fire Conditions To SoCal
The region's coastal slopes and foothills will be most at risk Tuesday into Wednesday, National Weather Service meteorologist says.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
6 Suspected Of Setting Fires Amid Massive LA Wildfires Charged
The district attorney announced six new arson cases, and looting charges involving suspects accused of impersonating firefighters.
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
Malibu, CA|News|
Missing Malibu Man Lives In Palisades Fire Zone; Last Seen 10 Days Ago
A man who lives within the area impacted by the Palisades Fire was last seen 10 days ago, deputies said Friday.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
New Rapid-Response' Effort Targets Wildfire-Related Insurance Fraud
Scammers frequently take advantage of large-scale disasters to prey on victims, and authorities are targeting insurance fraudsters.
Los Angeles, CA|News|
LA Sports Teams, Fanatics Distribute Clothes, Supplies to Fire Victims
The event is being held at Dodger Stadium Friday.
Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
'I Feel Like I Failed You:' LAFD Leader Says Of Palisades Fire
One of the top fire officials overseeing the Palisades Fire response is a third-generation firefighter in the neighborhood.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
UCR Climate Expert Speaks On LA Fires: 'We have To Rethink Everything'
As LA reels from deadly fires, UC Riverside climate scientist Francesca Hopkins explains how to make urban landscapes more fire resilient.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Rain Now Poses A Major Threat For Singed Los Angeles County
Authorities anticipate rain near the end of the month. That would bring a widespread threat of debris and mudflow due to LA's wildfires.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
IE's Little Mountain Fire Caused By 'Reckless Burning,' 1 Arrested
Police arrested a man suspected of starting the Wednesday blaze and charged him with reckless burning based on probable cause.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Beyonce, Paris Hilton, Disney Donate Millions To Help LA Fire Victims
From Leonardo DiCaprio to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, here are the celebrities and other figures who have made large donations.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
will.i.am, D-Nice, DJ Hed To Host Wildfire Livestream Benefit Thursday
The "LA Check In" ​event will be streamed live on YouTube and Instagram Thursday night.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
RivCo Firefighters Aid In Sea Lion Rescue Amid Pacific Palisades Fire
CalFire Riverside County Firefighters on the Pacific Palisades Fire helped rescue a sick sea lion during their Zuma Beach Base Camp stay.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
LA Fires: 41 Missing As Residents Return To 'Damage Beyond Belief'
Dangerous winds have passed, but arid conditions continue to spur ignition concerns. What to know.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
'At Least 1 More Week' Before LA Fire Victims Can Return Home: FD
Officials provided a timeline Thursday of when residents displaced by the Eaton and Palisades fires can expect to return home.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Wildfire Price Gougers Who Refund Victims Could See Leniency: DA
The LA district attorney has vowed to come after "despicable" price gougers. But he's giving them a last warning to refund their victims.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
ATF Calls In Elite Team Of Fire Investigators For Palisades Probe
The team investigates fewer than 20 cases a year. Here's a look at how they're handling the probe into the 37-square-mile Palisades Fire.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Fast-Moving Brush Fire Burns 30 Acres In San Bernardino
The blaze broke out near Little Mountain Drive and West Edgehill Road.
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
