Officials cautioned that ash in recent burn zones was a toxic mix of incinerated cars, electronics, batteries, building materials, paints, furniture and other household items.

With parts of Los Angeles County still smoldering from wildfires, the expected rain this weekend would seem like a welcome relief. But how the rain falls could make the difference between a disaster respite or a disaster repeat.

With many parts of Los Angeles County still smoldering from wildfires and new blazes flaring up, the expected rain this weekend would seem like a welcome relief. But how the