'Operation Snowflake': Caltrans reopens Interstate 5 near Los Angeles
LATEST Jan. 27, 12:30 p.m. After 13 hours of roadwork, Caltrans announced that both directions of Interstate 5 are open through Tejon Pass and the Grapevine. Jan. 27, 9:48 a.m. For the second time in a week,
Rain hits L.A. amid worries of mudslides; Malibu schools shut; I-5 closed at Grapevine
L.A. County's first significant storm in more than eight months has already forced the closure of I-5, unleashed mud on roadways, and closed Malibu's public schools.
Progress is made on a huge fire north of Los Angeles while new fires erupt in Southern California
Officials remained concerned that the Palisades and Eaton fires could break their containment lines as firefighters continue watching for hot spots.
Largest wildfire since deadly Los Angeles firestorm breaks out north of city
More wildfires started in Southern California on Tuesday night and Wednesday, as gusty Santa Ana winds continue to plague the state this week.
Snow briefly closes major interstate north of LA as needed rain douses California fires
Snow briefly shut down a key interstate north of Los Angeles for hours while weekend downpours doused wildfires across Southern California
Hughes Fire in Los Angeles County: Evacuations, Maps & Updates
The Hughes Fire is burning near Castaic Lake in the community of Castaic, just over six miles north of Six Flags Magic Mountain. It's a popular recreation area about 40 miles from the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires that are burning for a third week.
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Snow briefly closes Interstate 5 north of LA
Snow shut down a key interstate north of Los Angeles for hours on Monday while weekend downpours doused wildfires across Southern California in the first significant storm
Snow shuts down 1-5 over Grapevine. Closure could bring more traffic to Central California
A key stretch of Interstate 5 closed after a snowstorm swept through Southern California, Caltrans said. The California Department of Transportation closed the freeway around 12:15 a.m. Monday after snow and ice made the Grapevine impassable. “ I-5 will remain closed until the snow stops and the roadway is snow and ice-free,” Caltrans posted on X.
Thousands told to evacuate after two new blazes start in Los Angeles County
The Hughes Fire near Castaic, north of Los Angeles, was 24% contained on Thursday afternoon, according to Cal Fire.
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Interstate 5 remained open, though the fire was approaching the freeway near Castaic. Around 11 p.m., the evacuation order was reduced to a warning for Los Angeles County residents west of I-5.
Ticket prices leaked for high-speed rail between California, Vegas
High-speed rail proponents who look forward to the bullet train connecting Southern California to Las Vegas may get sticker shock from the initial ticket prices.
Rain in Southern California creates mudflows but helps firefighters extinguish lingering fires
Rain eased Monday after Southern California's first significant storm of the season brought downpours that aided firefighters but caused ash and mud to flow across streets in charred areas, while mountain snow forced the shutdown of a major interstate.