Southern California Fires - What's Happening?

Fires are erupting throughout Southern California like some Black Plaque. From south of San Diego to Santa Barbara counties, California fire crews are stretched as far as they can without endangering their lives. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a state of emergency in the affected areas.

At the same time the east coast will be covered with rain. Will this be relief for their drought? What is happening?

The weather has gotten crazy. Global warming is on everyones mind. Are we nearing the end of the world, as we know it?

Yes, I know a lot of heavy question to ask one's self for a Monday morning. But considering the current state of our country, not politically, but ecologically, we should spend some time thinking about what we can do.