LA fires containment update: Firefighters make gains as windy conditions ease

Windy weather conditions eased up on Wednesday, allowing firefighters in the Los Angeles area to make gains on battling wildfires. Here's when the Santa Ana winds could return.

Cooler Friday forecast
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A weak cold front will usher in more clouds Friday morning. Partly sunny skies are expected later in the day. Temperatures will cool off a bit. Highs should range from the mid 50s to the low 60s. Our dry weather stretch continues. Stronger winds could move into the picture by the Sunday - Monday timeframe.

Inauguration Day weather: Arctic blast expected to freeze festivities in DC

A dangerous cold wave is set to grip the nation's capital just in time for Inauguration Day, prompting D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser to warn residents and visitors to prepare for potentially life-threatening weather conditions.

San Jose State graduate hailed a hero, credited for saving lives in Eaton Fire in LA County

A 24-year-old climatologist who graduated from San Jose State University is being credited for saving lives when the fire erupted in the Altadena area of Los Angeles County. 

Bruce Willis thanks LA first responders in rare public appearance

Bruce Willis’ wife, Emma, shared video of the iconic actor thanking first responders as they work to protect the public from deadly Los Angeles area wildfires.

East Bay middle school students launch effort to help LA fire survivors

For the past ten days, Bay Area businesses and communities have sprung into action, organizing efforts to help survivors of the L.A. wildfires. Now, a group of East Bay middle school students are taking action, starting with one sixth-grader who organized a donation drive.

VW van somehow survives deadly Los Angeles fire: A 'beacon of hope'

A retro Volkswagen van has inadvertently become a “beacon of hope” for Los Angeles area residents as they start to pick up the pieces.

Sunny, high 60s
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Today will be sunny with highs in the 60s

San Francisco restaurants, bars step up to support LA fire victims

Several San Francisco restaurants are stepping up to support people affected by the devastating wildfires in Southern California through organizations that are doing relief work on the ground.

More sunshine
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Your Thursday forecast features another round of mostly sunny skies. After a chilly morning, most neighborhoods will warm into the 60s. We are expecting more clouds Friday morning. The changing weather pattern may produce gusty winds by Sunday - Monday. The forecast remains dry.

LA fires update: Arrests to surpass 100

Close to 100 fire-related arrests have been made by the LAPD and LASD since the start of the deadly wildfires in the Los Angeles area.

Sunny, 60s
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Today will be sunny with highs in the 60s.

LA fires update: ‘Particularly Dangerous Situation’ alert issued Wednesday

A final round of dangerous fire weather is in the forecast for Wednesday in Southern California as the region battles ongoing wildfires. Here's what to know.

Fremont Fire Dept. adds $2-million truck and fire staffing to boost resources

At a time when many cities are cutting their fire department budgets, the city of Fremont gathered Tuesday to celebrate a budget battle victory, adding a new fire truck and firefighters to the department.

LA fires update: Fierce winds set to return as death toll reaches 24

Firefighters continue battling deadly wildfires burning in the Los Angeles area on Monday. Here's what to know as fierce winds return to the forecast.

What to pack in your 'go bag' for a fire evacuation

The wildfires in Los Angeles County have many Bay Area residents thinking about how to prepare in the event a fire closes in on their home and forces them to quickly evacuate.

LA fires update today: Fierce winds threaten firefighters’ progress

Fierce winds are set to return on Tuesday to Southern California, threatening progress made so far on two massive and deadly wildfires. Here's what to know.