The National Weather Service says temperatures could soar 15 to 20 degrees above normal in spots. Here's what to expect.

Some foothill and mountain spots topped 3 inches, according to preliminary figures from the Ventura County Watershed Protection District ... according to maps from the U.S. Drought Monitor.

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Fire Protection District will hold two public meetings May 13 and May 20 about the new Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps, ...

The most recent risk assessment, outlined in maps published by the California Geological Survey, illustrate the devastation ...

After the March 10 release of the new Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps by the State Fire Marshal, local agencies have 120 days ...

The most recent risk assessment, outlined in maps that were published by the California Geological ... skinny peninsulas that could make an evacuation challenging. In Ventura County, parts of Ventura, ...

Cal Fire released updated fire hazard maps that categorize areas in Southern California ... including working with the San Bernardino County Fire Protections District. Ohanian said all Silverwood ...