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Maps show how dry the Southern California is, as L.A. wildfires burn

Dry vegetation helped fuel fires that spread through the Los Angeles area in early January 2025.

CBS News - 14h

It's 'Dry January.' Here's how much you can save by not drinking for a month

Giving up alcohol for 31 days is associated with numerous health benefits. But for a growing number of adults, saving money is a top motivator.

CNBC - 16h

‘Completely Dry’: How Los Angeles Firefighters Ran Out of Water

As wildfires roar into residential neighborhoods, firefighters in California and elsewhere are finding that water systems can’t keep up with the demand.

The New York Times - 1d

Slipped up during Dry January? Expert tips for getting back on track

In Dry January, people choose to give up alcohol for the month, but what happens if they have a drink? Here's what an expert says.

CBS News - 1d

Cutting out alcohol for "Dry January"

Many Americans are starting off this new year by focusing on sobriety and giving up alcohol for Dry January. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn has more.

CBS News - 1d

Fire hydrants ran dry due extreme demand in Pacific Palisades, officials say

Three large water tanks in the Pacific Palisades area ran out by early Wednesday morning, officials said, reducing water pressure for fire hydrants at higher elevations.

CBS News - 2d

Water tanks went dry in Pacific Palisades, hampering efforts to fight fire

Demand for water to fight the Palisades Fire led all three of the area's water tanks and some fire hydrants to temporarily dry up in the last roughly 24 hours.

NBC News - 2d

Southern California Is Dangerously Dry for This Time of Year

Ordinarily, the region would have seen some rain by January.

The New York Times - 3d

19 million under red flag warning in Southern California as dry conditions sustain blazes

Millions of people across Southern California are under a red flag warning as a dangerous windstorm fanned blazes in the Los Angeles area, including the Palisades Fire, which has triggered ...

NBC News - 3d

Does Dry January Really Make People Healthier?

Abstaining from alcohol can have immediate benefits. But lasting gains require lasting change.

Wired - 3d

Where fire danger is heightened due to dry weather

Parts of Southern California will be threatened with increased fire danger again in the coming days.

ABC News - 4d

From dry Jan to filing your tax return: Edith Pritchett’s week in Venn diagrams – cartoon

The Guardian - 5d

Dry January made easy with non-alcoholic drink recipes

As Dry January gains popularity, mocktails are becoming a go-to for many. Food & Wine's executive wine editor Ray Isle shares recipes and tips for non-alcoholic indulgence.

CBS News - Jan. 3

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