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The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a High Wind Warning through October 16, 2026 for the San Gabriel Mountains and Santa Susana Mountains, forecasting northeast winds at 25 to 45 miles per hour (mph) with gusts up to 70 mph. The NWS has also issued a Wind Advisory through October 16, 2026 for the Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, San Fernando Valley, and Malibu Coast forecasting northeast winds at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Caution should be taken in areas where pop-up canopies, tree branches or other objects may become airborne and exposed to wind damage. Students and staff should be kept away from these areas while high winds are present.

Following the Lineage Fire in Boyle Heights, the Office of Environmental Safety performed sampling at multiple schools and identified lead in soil at Dena ES, unrelated to the Lineage Fire. Click here to read more about the findings and LA Unified's response.

Following the Lineage Fire in Boyle Heights, the Office of Environmental Safety performed sampling at multiple schools and identified lead in soil at City Terrace ES, unrelated to the Lineage Fire. Click here to read more about the findings and LA Unified's response.