First significant rain of season heads toward wildfire-scarred California

September 26th, 2009 S. California wildfire almost fully surroundedMOORPARK, Calif. — A 27-square-mile wildfire in Southern California is 95 percent contained.

September 24th, 2009 Wildfire near LA remains at 98 percent containmentLOS ANGELES — The once-massive California forest fire that killed two firefighters and incinerated 89 homes won't be fully contained until the season's first rain, officials said Thursday. With the blaze now 98 percent contained, firefighters have gotten as close as they can to surrounding the wildfire that burned 251 square miles of forest northeast of Los Angeles in recent weeks, U.S.

September 23rd, 2009 Southern California wildfire burns 8,500 acresMOORPARK, Calif. — A wind-whipped wildfire burning in the rural hills above Ventura County in Southern California has spread over 8,500 acres, or more than 13 square miles.

September 22nd, 2009 Fire burns in California; no homes threatenedMOORPARK, Calif. — A wildfire is burning in Southern California, and dozens of firefighters are being called to the scene.

September 20th, 2009 Authorities mopping up at Southern Calif. wildfireTEMECULA, Calif.

September 15th, 2009 Southern California wildfire 91 percent containedIRWINDALE, Calif. — The largest wildfire in Los Angeles County history is 91 percent contained and crews remain on track to have it surrounded by the weekend.

September 4th, 2009 Cal governor announces $100,000 reward in wildfireLOS ANGELES — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever set a deadly wildfire north of Los Angeles.

September 3rd, 2009 Despite wildfire, UCLA to play opener at Rose BowlLOS ANGELES — UCLA will go ahead with its season-opening game against San Diego State at the Rose Bowl on Saturday despite the wildfire in the nearby San Gabriel Mountains. Athletic director Dan Guerrero said Thursday the decision to play was made after consulting with Pasadena officials and discussing projected air quality conditions at the venerable stadium.

August 21st, 2009 Gov. declares emergency in California wildfireMARYSVILLE, Calif. — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has declared a state of emergency in a Northern California county after a wildfire forced the evacuation of more than 100 people and destroyed two homes.

August 18th, 2009 Some evacuations lifted in California wildfireMARYSVILLE, Calif. — Authorities are lifting some evacuations near a wildfire in Northern California's Sierra Nevada foothills as firefighters make progress against the flames.

August 18th, 2009 Marijuana growers sought in California wildfireSANTA BARBARA, Calif. — California investigators are looking for up to six marijuana growers suspected of starting a large wildfire north of Santa Barbara with cooking gear.

July 18th, 2009 Bus fire ignites new SoCal wildfireCASTAIC, Calif. — An Amtrak bus has been destroyed by fire on Interstate 5 in northwestern Los Angeles County and flames have spread to brush in the rural area.

May 8th, 2009 Strong winds pick up stalled fire in CaliforniaSANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Gusting winds have stirred a stalled wildfire threatening 2,000 homes in Southern California.

May 6th, 2009 Strong wind forecast at Calif. fire; homes at riskSANTA BARBARA, Calif.

May 3rd, 2009 Rain washes out Cardinals-Nationals gameWASHINGTON — Sunday's scheduled game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Washington Nationals was postponed by rain after a delay of 1 hour, 54 minutes.