Santa Ana winds - Wikipedia
The Santa Ana winds, occasionally referred to as the devil winds, [1][2] are strong, extremely dry katabatic winds that originate inland and affect coastal Southern California and northern Baja California. They originate from cool, dry high-pressure air masses in the Great Basin.
Santa Ana, California - Wikipedia
Santa Ana (Spanish for ' Saint Anne ') is a city in and the county seat of Orange County, California, United States. Located in the Greater Los Angeles region of Southern California, the city's population was 310,227 at the 2020 census.
List of regions of California - Wikipedia
This is a list of regions of California, organized by location.
Northern California vs Southern California: Our Favorites
Sep 13, 2023 · We compare Northern California vs Southern California to show you the geography, major cities, climate, culture, and costs of visiting or living in each region.
Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society | USA - SAHPS
Sep 21, 2008 · In undertaking a history for Santa Ana, Diann Marsh and the Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society have 125 years of events to cover since William Spurgeon first laid out the townsite that became Santa Ana.
About - City of Santa Ana
The City of Santa Ana is a 27-square mile, ethnically diverse city located 35 miles south of Los Angeles and roughly ten miles inland from the Pacific Ocean. With a total population of over 310,000, Santa Ana is Orange County’s second largest city and serves as the county seat.
LA's Hughes wildfire rages across 9,000+ acres; evacuations ordered
6 days ago · Red flag warnings were in effect until Thursday night for parts of Los Angeles, Ventura and San Diego counties because of low humidity and an expected uptick in Santa Ana winds, according to the ...
Hughes Fire: New fire erupts to over 10,000 acres in northern Los ...
6 days ago · LOS ANGELES -- A brush fire erupted amid powerful winds Wednesday afternoon in the Castaic area in the northern region of Los Angeles County, burning out of control to 10,176, officials said. As ...
How Santa Ana winds fueled the deadly fires in Southern California
Jan 9, 2025 · What causes the Santa Ana winds? The Santa Ana winds are dry, powerful winds that blow down the mountains toward the Southern California coast. The region sees about 10 Santa Ana wind events a year on average, typically occurring from fall into January. When conditions are dry, as they are right now, these winds can become a severe fire hazard.
What are California's Santa Ana winds? - Yahoo
Jan 7, 2025 · Santa Anas are dry, warm and gusty northeast winds that blow from the interior of Southern California toward the coast and offshore, moving in the opposite direction of the normal onshore flow...