Phillips 66 sued the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to block release of records tied to a Bay Area pipeline, refinery and oil terminal, reviving a transparency fight.

City Council ordered a fast review of how L.A. handles red‑flag warnings, with proposals ranging from higher fines and park closures to temporary construction moratoria. Agencies have 30 days to report back.

Afternoon storms on Friday drenched St. Tammany Parish; parish video shows downed trees and localized flooding across the Northshore. Officials warn of flash flooding and gusty winds.

Red Flag Warnings are in effect across parts of central and northwest Minnesota Friday. Officials urge against open burning and spark‑producing work while conditions are critical.

Cloudy, muggy start to Friday with scattered storms possible tonight, mainly south of Highway 90. Expect brief heavy downpours and a wet commute in spots.

Smoke from the South Canal Fire may drift into Duval County tonight; sensitive residents should limit outdoor activity and monitor AirNow.

A prescribed burn southeast of Bend escaped control on May 7 and became the Pine Mountain Fire, burning roughly 2,483 acres as crews worked to contain it. Smoke has affected parts of Central Oregon and recreation closures remain in place.

Patchy morning fog clears to sun and near-806F highs Friday; a strong warmup brings mid-80s this weekend and Monday may be the hottest day.

Forecasters say the highest chance of showers and a few strong storms in San Antonio arrives late Friday night, centered around a 10 p.m.–4 a.m. window.

An Extreme Heat Watch covers Phoenix metro SundayMonday. Expect tripledigit highs and limited overnight relief.

Patchy fog this morning gives way to sunshine, but interior highs could reach the low 90s by Monday. Small craft advisories are in effect for Monterey Bay.

Coastal San Diego stays cool and foggy Friday while inland areas warm through the weekend; deserts face an Extreme Heat Watch beginning Sunday.

Morning clouds clear to sun and a quick warm‑up: highs near 84°F Friday, 90s this weekend and possible 100°F spots early next week.