Santa Ana winds are blowing through California, and parts of the state are at an increased risk of wildfires because of drought.

Years before the L.A. fires, Orchard Hills faced a fire of its own — and came out mostly unscathed due to a long collaboration between the developer and fire department.

There are other factors to consider including our Southern California’s microclimates and topography ... people are concerned that fires or Santa Ana wind events may become more common during ...

Night - Partly cloudy. Winds variable at 6 mph (9.7 kph). The overnight low will be 49 °F (9.4 °C). Mostly sunny with a high of 65 °F (18.3 °C). Winds variable at 6 to 9 mph (9.7 to 14.5 kph).

Sunny with a high of 65 °F (18.3 °C). Winds from SW to WSW at 6 to 7 mph (9.7 to 11.3 kph). Night - Clear. Winds variable at 4 to 6 mph (6.4 to 9.7 kph). The overnight low will be 46 °F (7.8 °C).

A high pressure ridge and some weak Santa Ana winds will increase temperatures ... according to the latest maps from the U.S. Drought Monitor. That is the second most severe designation among ...