A 13-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of setting off fireworks that sparked a wildfire this week in coastal Southern California, forcing the evacuations of about a hundred canyon homes.

A heat wave was underway Wednesday in Southern California, with inland areas reaching triple digits. Closer to the coast and farther north, it was still hot, with highs hovering around 90, while crews fought fires.

Southern California wildfire - The fire prompted the evacuation of around 100 homes in the coastal canyon area

Several canine teams from Southern California are deploying to Texas to help with search and rescue efforts following the devastating flash floods that have left at least 100 people dead and

The teams come from the Los Angeles County, Riverside City, and Orange County Fire Departments, as well as Menlo Park in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Several canine teams from Southern California are deploying to Texas to help with search and rescue efforts following the devastating flash floods that have left at least 100 people dead and another 160 missing.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom embarked Tuesday on a two-day swing through rural South Carolina as the high-profile Democrat seeks to position himself as a leader for a party in rebuilding mode while simultaneously stoking fresh speculation about a potential 2028 presidential bid.

South Carolina GOP leaders tell Gov. Newsom to 'sell Crazy California somewhere else' as Democrats say visit targets overlooked areas. Trip sparking plenty of Newsom 2028 presidential speculation