The earliest tunnels in Southern California were built for shelter, or mining purposes, but as civilization encroached, the region’s mountainous terrain required tunnels for railroads, aqueducts, and eventually, automobiles.

On Wednesday at 10:08 a.m. the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA issued a red flag warning in effect until 6 p.m. The warning is for Ventura County Beaches, Ventura County Inland Coast, Central Ventura County Valleys,

Coverage of the Eaton and Palisades fires, including stories about the unprecedented losses, issues firefighters faced and the winds.

Updating maps of Southern California show where wildfires, including the Palisades and Eaton fires, are burning across Los Angeles.

The highest gusts, up to 70 mph, are forecast for the northern San Fernando Valley and eastern Ventura County.

On Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. an updated wind advisory was issued by the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA. The advisory is for Ventura County Beaches, Ventura County Inland Coast, Central Ventura County Valleys,

Coverage of the fires ravaging Altadena, Malibu, Pacific Palisades and Pasadena, including stories about the devastation, issues firefighters faced and the weather.

Forecast maps have illustrated the areas on Southern California most at risk from a windstorm this ... A forecast map from the NWS Forecast Office in San Diego showed particularly high gusts were expected just east of Irvine, predicting peak gusts over ...

Three separate fires have broken out in California. Here’s what we know so far—and what buildings have been impacted.

Parts of Santa Monica were ordered to be evacuated as fast-moving flames destroyed homes along the coast in Los Angeles. Winds were picking up overnight, potentially fueling the fires.

Mountain road closures are planned, and precautionary power shutoffs are expected due to potentially destructive winds and ultra-low humidity.

Wind speeds: The National Weather Service has issued wind warnings and alerts across much of Southern California. In L.A. and Ventura counties, sustained winds of 35 to 50 mph are expected, while gusts of 50 to 80 mph are possible. In some windy corridors, winds up to 100 mph are possible.