Southern California braces for dramatic weather shift after days of heat, wind

A weather story from California, reported by KTLA Los Angeles.

Weather · California · October 18, 2026

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Our top story this morning: after a stretch of scorching heat and strong Santa Ana winds, Southern California is finally cooling down and rain may be on the way.

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