The Hughes fire has burned through 3,407 acres since it started late Wednesday morning, according to local officials.

A Southern California woman was arrested in connection with a series of vehicle burglaries across the Inland Empire. The suspect was identified as Krystal Gonzalez, a 34-year-old from Loma Linda, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.

Police are searching for a suspect accused of beating an elderly man to death with a baseball bat in San Bernardino County. The suspect was identified as Ronalee Barrett Stanberry, 37, according to the Fontana Police Department.

Santa Ana winds will continue whipping through Southern California through Thursday, sparking fears that progress made fighting wildfires that have scorched over 40,000 acres and left 28 dead could be reversed and more blazes could break out.

Millions of California residents were placed under a red flag warning through Thursday amid threats of further fires with looming winds in the forecast, according to multiple reports.

Pope Francis referred to the disaster during his weekly general audience Wednesday and invoked Our Lady of Guadalupe, who is revered by many Latino Catholics.

Rainfall is expected to reach Los Angeles and Southern California this weekend, bringing the risk of mudslides and fire debris flow.

A red flag warning was issued by the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA on Wednesday at 9:40 a.m. in effect until Thursday at 8 p.m. The warning is for Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational area, Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational area,

A two-time All-Star shortstop signed a contract with the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday, according to a new report.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Parched Southern California was forecast to face more dangerous winds on Wednesday but could get some badly needed rain this weekend, dampening the prospects of another round of deadly wildfires though even a small amount of precipitation could could create new challenges like toxic ash runoff.

On Wednesday at 1:51 p.m. the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA issued an updated wind advisory valid from 2 p.m. until Thursday 2 p.m. The advisory is for Ventura County Beaches, Ventura County Inland Coast,