Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. However, "since the wind speeds are so high now, the slow decrease will not bring the winds down to below warning levels until early evening,

According to a forecast from the National Weather Service Los Angeles, widespread damaging winds and extreme fire weather conditions are expected to continue through mid-afternoon Wednesday. The winds over Los Angeles will slowly decrease,

Although the strongest wind gusts have passed through the Southern California region, another "traditional Santa Ana wind event" will move in Thursday night.

Here's what to know about banks, the post office and the stock market being open on the National Day of Mourning honoring Jimmy Carter on Jan. 9.

President Joe Biden declared Jan. 9 as a national day of mourning for the late president. This includes flags displayed at half-staff until Jan. 28.