SoCal faces most urgent warning for strong winds, extreme fire danger - Los Angeles Times

As Southern California braces for the return of the Santa Ana winds, scientists point to climate change as a key factor in the increasing severity and frequency of extreme weather events, including the heightened fire danger now threatening homes and lives.

The return of the Santa Ana winds to Southern California highlights the urgent need for forest management and a reconsideration of restrictive environmental regulations that hinder effective fire prevention, putting property and lives at risk.