Santa Ana, Southern California

Santa Ana winds, warm temperatures and rain: Here's what to expect in Southern California
Critical fire conditions are expected to continue through Friday. But rain could be on the way this weekend. Here's what to know.
Wildfires prompt evacuations near San Diego amid relentless Santa Ana winds
For the latest updates on the LA and San Diego fires, follow USA TODAY's coverage for Wednesday, Jan. 22. SAN DIEGO — Multiple wildfires broke out in San Diego County on Tuesday, prompting evacuation orders,
Southern California still faces "dangerous" fire weather, Santa Ana winds after PDS warning ends
Southern California will continue to face "dangerous fire weather conditions" including strong Santa Ana winds and extremely low humidity through later this week, forecasters said Tuesday.
More wildfires, fanned by powerful Santa Ana winds, erupt in LA County, forcing evacuations
A new wildfire in Los Angeles County is burning out of control, with the same, powerful Santa Ana winds fanning it and forcing officials on Wednesday to again call for mandatory evacuations. The evacuations were ordered for the Los Angeles County community of Castaic, following the start of the new blaze, the Hughes Fire.
California Faces New Santa Ana Wind Blast As Fires Continue
California Governor Gavin Newsom has deployed fire engines, water-dropping aircraft and hand crews across the region—to enable a rapid response if a new fire does break out, according to The Associated Press.
How Southern California firefighters are preparing for more dangerous Santa Ana winds
The Santa Anas are expected to be most powerful Monday night into Tuesday. Fire services across the region say they are ready.
Progress is made on a huge fire north of Los Angeles while new fires erupt in Southern California
Evacuation orders were lifted Thursday for tens of thousands as firefighters with air support slowed the spread of a huge wildfire churning through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles, but new blazes erupted in San Diego County,
Southern California wildfires rage with hefty Santa Ana winds in forecast
Millions of California residents were placed under a red flag warning through Thursday amid threats of further fires with looming winds in the forecast, according to multiple reports.
'Extreme fire behavior' possible near LA, San Diego as Santa Ana winds persist
Red flag warnings are in effect until Thursday for parts of Los Angeles, Ventura and San Diego due to low humidity and an uptick in Santa Ana winds.
Fire risk remains high in Southern California as crews prepare for potential weekend rain
Parched Southern California could get some badly needed rain this weekend to dampen the prospects of another round of deadly wildfires
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Hughes Fire Scorches 5,000 Acres in Castaic, Thousands Evacuated as Santa Ana Winds Intensify Blaze
The Hughes Fire near Castaic, California, has burned over 5,000 acres, prompting evacuations and school closures.
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Man Charged with Sexually Assaulting 2 Women in Santa Ana
A 38-year-old man made his first appearance in court Thursday on charges of sexually assaulting two women while incapacitated in Santa Ana. Nicolas Mercado was charged Aug. 28 with rape by use of ...
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‘L.A. Is Our Neighbor.’ Santa Ana Unites With Drives, Donations, and Warm Burritos To Help Angelenos Impacted By The Fires
The message for those affected by the fire from people like us here in O.C. and especially Santa Ana, is LOVE," says rapper ...
Santa Ana Councilmember Johnathan Hernandez announces 2026 campaign for state Assembly
Santa Ana Councilmember Johnathan Ryan Hernandez was first elected in 2020 and won re-election for his second term in ...
Los Angeles continues to burn as Santa Ana winds return to strength and fuel fires near San Diego
The Los Angeles haven’t spread in nearly a week, but the return of the Santa Ana winds to full strength could cause problems.
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Santa Ana Officials Back Off on Restricting Photojournalists After Backlash
Santa Ana officials are walking back a policy that restricts where photojournalists can capture public meetings.
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Forecasted Rain Heads to LA
Even as Santa Ana winds continued to blast parts of the Southland, threatening to spark new fires or re-ignite old ones, ...