The stiff Santa Ana winds that stoked a short-lived but dangerous wildfire Monday in Poway were expected to be flat-out wicked before dawn Tuesday in San Diego’s backcountry, where something as minor as the heat from a car muffler could spark a major blaze,

As Southern California shifts into recovery mode after the devastating wildfires, residents should stay on alert on Monday and Tuesday with high winds returning. The National Weather Service has

Critical fire conditions are expected to continue through Friday. But rain could be on the way this weekend. Here's what to know.