Angeles National Forest
Coverage of Angeles National Forest in the Nexus archive.
- El Niño is here. What that means for fire season in Southern California
El Niño is expected to influence Southern California's fire and flood risks in 2025, with experts warning of potential disasters including wildfires and flash flooding. A hot, dry winter has already led to fires, and the National Weather Service predicts a 63% chance of a very strong El Niño from November to January. Fire officials advise creating defensible space around homes to mitigate wildfire risks.
- MS-13 gang members found guilty of killing three people — dismembering one — in Angeles National Forest
Four members of the gang MS-13 were found guilty of murdering three people in the Angeles National Forest, including one whose body was dismembered and thrown down a canyon.
- MS-13 gang members found guilty of killing three people — dismembering one — in Angeles National Forest
Four members of the MS-13 gang were found guilty of murdering three people in the Angeles National Forest, including one whose body was dismembered and thrown down a canyon.
- L.A. MS-13 clique guilty in 3 grisly machete murders, bodies dumped in forest
Four MS-13 gang members were convicted in three murders involving machete attacks and disposal of bodies in Angeles National Forest. The crimes occurred in 2017 and were linked to the Fulton clique of MS-13 in the San Fernando Valley.
- Four L.A.-Based MS-13 Members Found Guilty of Committing Three Grisly Murders in the Angeles National Forest
Four members of the Mara Salvatrucha gang, known as MS-13, were found guilty of murdering three victims in the Angeles National Forest. One victim had his heart carved out and his body dismembered before being discarded in a canyon.
- MS-13 gang cut man’s heart out with a machete in forest as heinous tattoo gives away suspect: trial
Prosecutors allege that MS-13 gang member Angel Guzman helped kill a man in Angeles National Forest in 2017. The victim's heart was cut out with a machete, and a heinous tattoo identified Guzman as a suspect.
- 275-pound bear causes stir at Hansen Dam, runs from rangers but conks out on a wall
A 275-pound bear was captured by California Department of Fish and Wildlife officials in the Hansen Dam area and released in Angeles National Forest. The bear had caused a stir and ran from rangers before being caught. The incident occurred on Monday.
- Video shows black bear charging at a hiker on Mount Wilson
A video recorded on Mount Wilson in Angeles National Forest shows a black bear charging at a hiker. The incident highlights potential wildlife encounters in the area.