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The governor signed an executive order to suspend all permitting requirements under the California Coastal Act. Here's what to know.

The governor signed an executive order to suspend all permitting requirements under the California Coastal Act. Here's what to know.

The Southland's much-needed first rain of the season doused bone-dry landscapes but brought mudslides to fire-scarred areas. What to know.
A total of 1,177 firefighting personnel were assigned to the blaze Saturday morning, according to Cal Fire.
Without saying how much, the president vowed to open federal coffers for wildfire aid to California and made nice with the governor.
Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag, who lost their home in the Palisades Fire, are the latest people suing the city over the water issues.
The Border 2 Fire has burned 6,273 acres, forced evacuation orders and warnings, and prompted road and school closures.
The blaze broke out Thursday afternoon. Authorities issued and expanded evacuation orders and warnings Friday.
The Fig fire broke out Thursday night. Evacuations were ordered, and warnings issued as crews worked to get the upper hand on the fire.
Evacuations and warnings were lifted at 8 a.m. for homes, restaurants, and businesses near the South Murrieta Business Corridor.
Air and ground resources raced to the scene of two brush fires: one near Reche Canyon Road and one at State Street in Hemet amid 20 mph wind
The blaze, called the Border 2 Fire, was burning in the area of Otay Mountain Truck Trail, according to Cal Fire.
A brush fire broke out west of Malibu Thursday morning, sending smoke across Ventura and Los Angeles counties.
A new fast-moving fire forced mass inmate transfers Wednesday and shut down the major freeway connecting SoCal and NorCal.
The FBI is searching for the operator of a drone that struck a plane that was serving a crucial role fighting the Palisades Fire.
Update: The Hughes Fire broke out Wednesday morning and quickly spread to thousands of acres, forcing mass evacuations.
The fast-moving fire has forced mandatory evacuations, mass inmate transfers, and shut down the major freeway connecting SoCal and NorCal.
The Drive to Rebuild will include a PGA Pro Lesson Day on Jan. 30. What to know.
The quick-growing blaze ignited Tuesday afternoon in the Santa Ana River bottom. Residents nearby were placed on evacuation warnings.
The Bernardo Fire broke out Wednesday morning.
The blaze broke out at Bernardo Center Drive and Camino del Norte, near Interstate 15, according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department.
The San Diego County Sheriff's Office lifted all evacuation orders and warnings at 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Los Angeles County approved a series of measures to make more short-term rentals available to displaced fire victims.
Some people near the Eaton Fire didn't get evacuation alerts for several hours, while millions were erroneously told to evacuate other fires
"Melody is navigating another challenging chapter, with her home destroyed and her family in need of our support," the CCPD wrote.
Dressed as firefighters, a convicted arsonist and his wife used an elaborate ruse to sneak into a fire evacuation zone, deputies said.
The Lilac Fire broke out early Tuesday morning.
Returning Santa Ana winds are buffeting Southern California, where the Lilac Fire is burning of dry brush and buildings. See photos.
The San Diego Police Department issued evacuation orders and warnings for nearby areas.
The fire scorched an acre of light brush burning on a steep slope east of the San Diego (405) Freeway.
The Lilac Fire was the first of three fires that sparked early Tuesday morning amid extreme fire weather conditions.
Extreme fire weather conditions prompted new public safety power shutoffs in parts of the region.
"The safety of students and school staff is of the utmost importance to San Diego County school districts," the Office of Education said.
The CHP advised motorists to expect delays along Interstate 15 from Mission Road to Old Highway 395.
An evacuation order was issued but later lifted for residents in the area, officials said.
An evacuation order was issued for residents in the area but later lifted.
The blaze sparked near Old Highway 395 and Lilac Road in the Bonsall area of San Diego County.
The brush fire was reported just after 3 p.m. in the City of San Clemente, the Orange County Fire Authority reported.
Wind gusts up to 70 mph along the coast and 100 mph in the mountains will increase the wildfire risk for the next 24 hours, officials say.
A "powerful and damaging" windstorm with wind gusts from 60 to 100 miles per hour is expected, the National Weather Service says.
The region's coastal slopes and foothills will be most at risk Tuesday into Wednesday, National Weather Service meteorologist says.