Justin Halstenberg faces life in prison, prosecutors said, for starting a blaze that burned nearly 44,000 acres in Southern California last fall.

Southern California is set to experience a warming trend as a ridge of high pressure moves into the region. People planning outdoor activities should be aware of potential heat dangers and take necessary precautions to stay safe and hydrated.

The NWS Phoenix AZ released an updated wind advisory at 1:31 p.m. on Friday valid from Saturday 4 p.m. until Sunday 2 a.m. The advisory is for Salton Sea, Imperial County West and Imperial Valley.

High winds are expected across Southern California — especially near oceans, coasts, mountains, and deserts — from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. this week. Boaters are urged to stay in harbor. Drivers ...

Southern California is under an updated wind advisory which was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 10:28 a.m. The advisory is valid for Monday, May. 12 between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m.

California is in for another tumultuous weather week as conditions shift from record-breaking high temperatures to drizzle and gusty winds across the state.