The Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District announced funding awardees Tuesday morning, with most being in communities that lack open space or parks – totaling 13 projects.

First discovered: 9:17 a.m. Feb. 27 A new wildfire was reported today at 9:17 a.m. in Los Angeles County. The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Thirteen cities received grants for $2 million or less across the great to develop an estimate 623 acres of additional green space.

Tehachapi, 5 freeway through Grapevine, Frazier Mountain Communities and Mojave Desert Slopes are under a wind advisory which was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 8:36 a.m.

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif. A new wildfire was reported today at 10:44 p.m. in Los Angeles County. Rancho Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Through voter-approved Measure A, Los Angeles County is now expanding its parkland and open space with $17 million in public grants.

The round of funding from Measure A will add 623 acres of green space, marking LA County Regional Park and Open Space District’s largest parkland expansion.