“Be prepared.” Wakimoto, who is also an atmospheric scientist, said the Santa Ana winds forecast was concerning for Los Angeles communities but not necessarily for UCLA. “They are now ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Powerful Santa Ana winds ... Survey and adjunct professor at UCLA, explains what causes extreme winds like this in Southern California, and why they create such a dangerous ...

This post was updated Jan 26 at 4:41 p.m. Until a few days ago, evacuation warnings from the Palisades fire bordered the UCLA ...

The UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation offers expert guidance on LA wildfire response and recovery, addressing critical issues ...

At least five wildfires are ravaging Southern California, and the three largest have already killed at least five people, ...

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

The Santa Ana winds are dry, powerful winds that blow down the mountains toward the Southern California coast. The region ...