Stage 1 restrictions ban campfires, fireworks and open smoking on state trust lands in Maricopa, Gila and Pinal counties starting Friday amid high fire danger.

An unseasonable upper low will push through Friday, bringing heavy showers, isolated thunderstorms and a chance of ash downwind of Kīlauea's latest fountaining episode.

Emergency repairs to a leaking Tijuana wastewater pipeline prompted odor warnings across San Diego and raised concerns about possible beach closures.

County and nonprofit partners announced plans to install river interceptors on the Los Angeles and San Gabriel rivers to stop hundreds of tons of trash before the 2028 Olympics.

Morning clouds give way to a mild 74°F afternoon — but strong northwest gusts and dangerous surf arrive Friday night through the weekend.

Cloudy start and breezy Friday with a high near 73°F. Warm weekend ahead with 90° possible Sunday and mid-90s early next week.

Upper‑80s heat and gusty southerly winds arrive Friday; showers and storms become more likely Monday night into midweek.

Ohio awarded $61M in brownfield grants; Scioto Valley counties won funds for asbestos abatement, UST closures and environmental assessments.

King County issued a stay‑out advisory for Green Lake after tests detected toxic cyanobacteria at the west beach. Officials are posting signs and monitoring water quality.

Cloudy Friday with showers returning tonight and gusty southwest winds. Cascade passes could see light snow; check road and marine advisories.

Cool, cloudy Friday becomes breezy and partly sunny with a high near 65°F; weekend warms into the 70s and boaters should heed Small Craft Advisories.

Gusty winds and hazardous surf will impact west‑facing beaches from Friday afternoon through Monday morning.

Clear and warming: about 73°F this morning with highs near 100°F Friday. A High Wind Watch is in effect Sunday with gusts to 60 mph.