The fires come as San Diego County mountains and valleys, along with other parts of Southern California, remain under a red flag warning.

Two brush fires burning along I-15 in northern San Diego County have prompted evacuation orders for some as they burn at high rates of speed due to strong winds in the area.

Authorities on Wednesday publicly identified a 34-year-old man who was fatally shot last weekend in Oceanside.

An ex-con has been arrested on suspicion of fatally shooting another man at an Oceanside intersection in a fit of road rage, authorities said.

Meki Gaono, who fatally ambushed Officer Dan Bessant, sought to retroactively be moved to Juvenile Court jurisdiction

The closure is prompted by the need to continue work to stabilize the Del Mar bluffs and will allow track work in Orange County as well.

Chef Roberto Alcocer of Michelin-starred Valle joins two-time nominee Tara Monsod of Animae, and Roma Norte is up for Best New Bar

Los Angeles officials say action is being taken to stem the flow of toxins into California's water supply ahead of rain forecast for the weekend.

The $56.4 million acquisition of Community Valley Bank will give Frontwave Credit Union $315.8 million in added assets, five locations and entry to Imperial County.

Give a nod to the past and the future this San Diego weekend with shows, a (lunar) New Year's fest and a special ceremony for a war hero.

No animals have been taken from families; the dogs have been transferred from shelters affected by the devastating Los Angeles County wildfires in order to ease stressful situations and share resources.

Weekend rains could bring some relief to Southern California, as firefighters continue to fight to establish greater containment over the Hughes, Palisades and Eaton fires. But if dry weather returns,