Los Angeles, Pasadena and others are putting in extra work to make sure wildfire areas full of green waste debris get cleaned up before this rain.
Here's the latest on containment for the fires burning across Southern California as firefighters work to extinguish the fires.
People in Southern California are risking their own safety to rescue animals, both big and small, from the wildfires that have killed 27 people and displaced even more after thousands of structures were destroyed.
Here is the view from live cameras in the Los Angeles area, from Pacific Palisades to Altadena to the Hollywood Hills, showing wildfires scorching acre after acre.
The Autry Museum of the American West reopened Jan. 16, with a special offer: Admission will be free through Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is Jan. 20. "The Autry thrives on its community and our hearts go out to all affected," the museum said in a statement.
The funding would help pay for services ranging from shelters for those who have lost their homes and debris removal, among other things.
Eaton Fire initially started 6:18 p.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. Since its discovery 15 days ago, it has burned 14,021 acres. A fire crew of 2,104 has been working on site and, as of Wednesday afternoon, they managed to contain 91% of the fire. However, investigations into the cause are ongoing.
In the aftermath of the Eaton and Palisades fires, several companies with ties to the region have donated millions.
After a report from The Times, officials have called for an external review into delayed evacuation alerts in western Altadena, during the Eaton fire.
Following the destruction of the Eaton Fire, Pasadena city officials announced the cancellation of the parade portion of the annual Black History Festival.
The Palisades and Eaton fires destroyed or damaged more than 8,500 homes in an already tight housing market. Experts said the disaster will probably put upward pressure on rents in areas close to the fires,