Rains arrive in fire-devastated California. Now concerns turn to mudslides.
California Wildfires: Scorched region gets its first significant rain in months.
Southern California’s first rainfall of the year could help or hurt wildfire victims as fire spreads in San Diego area
‘Horrifying’ fire at California lithium battery plant sparks calls for new clean energy rules
When a massive fire erupted at one of the world's largest lithium-ion battery storage facilities in Monterey County, it didn't just send a toxic plume of smoke over nearby communities — it cast a shadow of doubt over the future of California's clean energy industry.

Trump, California

Trump says California’s mismanagement of forests and water is to blame for wildfires. Here’s the reality.
Trump directs US government to override California water policies if necessary
Fact checking Trump's claims about the California wildfires
From fire alerts to flood watches: Rain brings relief to Southern California firefighters, but with a caveat
Rain was falling across Southern California on Sunday, bringing some relief to thousands of firefighters battling multiple major blazes for nearly a month in the Los Angeles area, but also prompting new threats of floods and mudslides across burn-scarred lands.
A free California? Trump visits as initiative to leave U.S. cleared to gather signatures
The visit came the day after a new ballot initiative asking voters whether the state should become an independent country was cleared by the California Secretary of State's office to begin gathering signatures. Could the Golden State just fly the coop, become its own nation and walk away from 175 years of union with the United States?
Newsom-Trump war of words still simmering as president arrives in California to survey wildfires
There's been no let-up in the war of words between President Donald Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom as Trump arrives in Los Angeles to survey damage from the recent horrific wildfires.
New "Calexit" bid for California secession approved for signature gathering in effort to put measure on ballot
A new bid to place a measure on the ballot that would ask California voters to approve the state's secession from the U.S. has been cleared for signature gathering.
Rain in Southern California will aid firefighters but create a risk of toxic ash runoff
Rain on the way to parched Southern California on Saturday will aid firefighters mopping up multiple wildfires.
Israeli firefighter battling LA fires says California has similarity to home that could give her advantage
A delegation of Israeli firefighting experts spent a week in California helping American crews combat the LA fires. One member of the team described the experience as an "honor."
Think only California burns? Think again. Even Florida, Texas and New Jersey at risk.
USA TODAY analysis finds 3.3 million Americans live in areas with "very high" wildfire risk and 14.8 million more at “relatively high” risk.
California under a freeze warning Monday, says the NWS
On Sunday at 10:45 a.m. the NWS San Francisco CA issued a freeze warning valid for Monday between 1 a.m. and 9 a.m. The warning is for Santa Clara Valley Including San Jose, Eastern Santa Clara Hills,
Special weather statement issued for Southern California Sunday morning, according to the NWS
On Sunday at 10:11 a.m. a special weather statement was issued by the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA in effect until 10:45 a.m. The alert is for Malibu Coast, Los Angeles, Palos Verdes Hills and Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational area.