Southern California wildfires: Hughes fire scorches over 9,000 acres near Castaic; as thousands flee, 5 Freeway reopens
The Hughes fire seen from Magic Mountain has started north of Castaic and has exploded to more than 5,000 acres in under two hours on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Castaic, California. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/TNS) (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

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No. 18 Wisconsin falls to UCLA 85-83, snapping Badgers’ seven-game winning streak
No. 18 Wisconsin faces UCLA following Blackwell's 28-point game
Bruins -3.5; over/under is 140.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 18 Wisconsin visits UCLA after John Blackwell scored 28 points in Wisconsin’s 84-69 victory against the USC Trojans. The Bruins are 9-1 on their home court.
UCLA's bench delivers in tight win vs. No. 18 Wisconsin
Big second-half performances from reserves Aday Mara, Sebastian Mack and William Kyle III helped host UCLA hold off No. 18 Wisconsin 85-83 on Tuesday in Los Angeles.
This Climatologist Predicted the Southern California Fires. Here’s How.
The UCLA climate scientist warned of the devastating blazes several days before they ignited. He discusses the conditions that prompted his prediction.
The Southern California fires have us on edge. When can we finally relax?
Angelenos have their evacuation bags packed and their phones within reach because of the wildfires. How much longer do we have to live like this?
Will the California wildfires impact Iowa men's basketball games against USC, UCLA?
Iowa men's basketball was set to face USC and UCLA this week. Here's what you need to know about the games with the California wildfires raging.
Southern California's winds weakening; at least 25 dead, 26 missing amid wildfires
Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people. The Palisades and Eaton fires continue to burn in Southern California.
Several hospitals, medical centers close clinics as California wildfires spread
Several hospitals and health care facilities in southern California temporarily closed or suspended services as the devastating wildfires continue to spread.
High-risk fire weather returns to Southern California starting Monday
The latest Santa Ana winds will return Monday, with the strongest gusts expected Monday night into Tuesday morning, as Los Angeles fires continue to burn.
No. 1 UCLA women’s basketball uniting under harsh circumstances
Sunday’s game against Northwestern has been postponed due to the fires around Southern California, but Wednesday’s home game with Penn State is on for now
Southern California in ‘uncharted territory’ as extreme fire weather returns next week
Another round of fire weather could last for much of next week in Southern California, bringing new dangers as Pacific Palisades, Altadena and surrounding communities struggle to assess the damage of devastating wildfires earlier this month.
Southern California faces the most extreme ‘whiplash’ in the U.S. Here’s what that means
Extreme Santa Ana winds whipped flames across Los Angeles County last week, with gusts catapulting embers across tinder-dry landscapes and spreading devastating wildfires across the region. The Palisades and Eaton fires have caused at least 27 deaths,
USC Trojans Women's Basketball Ranked In AP Top-25 Poll: Chasing UCLA, South Carolina
The AP top 25 poll for women's basketball was released on Monday, Jan. 20 and the USC Trojans remained at the No. 4 rank after defeating Indiana on the road. It