San Gabriel Mountains
Coverage of San Gabriel Mountains in the Nexus archive.
- Southern California Edison equipment blamed for 2025 Eaton fire in Los Angeles
Southern California Edison's equipment caused the 2025 Eaton fire in Los Angeles, which killed 19 people and damaged over 9,000 homes. The fire originated from electrical arcing on an out-of-service tower during extreme weather conditions. The utility has acknowledged potential responsibility and faces lawsuits alleging inadequate evacuation warnings and water resources.
- Loved ones search for 20-year-old Southern California man missing for over a month
Loved ones are searching for Alex Hernandez, a 20-year-old Southern California man who has been missing for over a month. He was reported missing on June 16 by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and was last seen near Camp Bonita Road in the San Gabriel Mountains.
- JPL to Open Its Doors for First Time in Three Years — Tickets Will Likely Be Snapped Up in Minutes
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is hosting a free two-day open house, 'Explore JPL,' on October 10 and 11, offering public access to mission control, spacecraft assembly bays, and robotics labs. The event marks the first public visit since 2023, when tickets sold out quickly.
- California renters pay the highest rents in America as housing crisis squeezes wallets and sends residents packing
California has the highest median gross rent in America at $2,104 per month, according to a new Investopedia report. The housing crisis is straining renters' budgets and causing residents to leave the state.
- Pasadena Under Smoke Advisory as Summit Fire Sends Haze Over Region
Pasadena is under a smoke advisory until 5 p.m. Saturday due to unhealthy air quality from the Summit Fire near Phelan. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued the advisory, citing smoke from a 2,271-acre fire moving over parts of the San Gabriel Mountains.
- Extreme heat, increased wildfire risk forecast for Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County is expected to experience 100-degree temperatures and gusty winds next week, increasing wildfire risk. The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat watch for specific regions including the San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Mountains, San Gabriel Valley, and Santa Clarita Valley starting Tuesday.
- Owner fights off mountain lion attacking Southern California dog; tooth left lodged in its head
A Glendora man fought off a mountain lion that attacked his family dog outside their home on May 7 near the San Gabriel Mountains. The dog survived the encounter with a mountain lion tooth lodged in its head. The incident serves as a warning to neighbors about wildlife safety in the area.
- Light overnight showers Saturday, sunny days ahead
Light overnight showers are expected in the Los Angeles area Saturday, followed by sunny skies on Sunday. The National Weather Service predicts more rain in the San Gabriel and Ventura County mountains.