Tuesday's report, too rapid for peer-review yet, found global warming boosted the likelihood of high fire weather conditions in this month's fires by 35% and its intensity by 6%.

The Amber Alert included Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego and Riverside counties, with authorities saying the suspect may have fled to Mexico.

Officials cautioned that ash in recent burn zones was a toxic mix of incinerated cars, electronics, batteries, building materials, paints, furniture and other household items.

Some areas in Southern California, a region plagued by drought conditions, saw more than inch of rain this weekend.

Federal agents launched targeted arrest operations while a wave of military troops deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border

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

With parts of Los Angeles County still smoldering from wildfires, the expected rain this weekend would seem like a welcome relief. But how the rain falls could make the difference between a disaster respite or a disaster repeat.

San Diego's dry conditions greatly increased the risk for wildfires. “We’ve been experiencing extreme fire behavior throughout Southern California as many have seen," said Rob Johnson, public information officer for CAL Fire.

Wildfires in Southern California have prompted major discussions about water in the state. Here's an overview of where water comes from in the region.

Utility shareholder returns add hundreds of millions to California power bills, sparking debate over fairness and necessity.

USC Trojans legend and Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush reveals how the current USC team and coach Lincoln Riley can dominate recruiting in the state of Califo

Public utilities can bill directly for hundreds of millions of dollars in shareholder returns despite being in what critics call a lower-risk business.