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In Altadena, authorities may announce evacuation orders Wednesday as the town braces for possible mudslides. Rain hitting the area will raise the risk of them happening, particularly in areas ...

After the Southern California wildfires burned tens of thousands of acres last month, thousands of Angelenos are returning home for the first time in weeks.

When hills are healthy, vegetation can anchor the soil in place. But when that is burned off, hillsides become vulnerable to erosion, and slopes can come crashing down.