Highway 140 to Yosemite National Park reopening after rockslide, Caltrans says
The main road to Yosemite National Park is scheduled to reopen Wednesday, just in time for the long holiday weekend, Caltrans officials announced. The two-mile stretch of Highway 140 closed…
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Southern California pounded by rain, wind as storm threatens flooding and mudslides
Southern California was being pounded by a major storm Thursday morning, bringing evacuation warnings and fears of mudslides — and at least one tornado. Officials issued flood and severe thunderstorm…
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Heavy rain expected across Southern California could bring flood risks – Press Enterprise
Strong storms are expected to move in across the region Wednesday through Friday, bringing flooding risks particularly in recent burn scars. Some road closures have been announced in anticipation of…
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Atmospheric river threatens heavy rain, snow, flooding in California
Don’t be fooled by the weekend’s warm temperatures — you’ll need your raincoat again soon with forecasters predicting a pair of cold storms that could drench Southern California this week…
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Big Bear bald eagles soon to welcome third chick as pip appears in egg
For several days, excitement has grown around the two new hatchlings of Jackie and Shadow, Big Bear’s celebrity bald eagles. On Thursday, a pip — or the first sign of…
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Storm set to unleash rain, mountain snow across Los Angeles County starting Wednesday
After a lackluster start to the rainy season in Southern California, the region is expected to see a surge of moisture this week that forecasters say could be the beginning…
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Topanga Canyon Boulevard closed indefinitely after rain, fire damage, Caltrans says
Topanga Canyon Boulevard will remain closed for public safety concerns while crews work to repair damage from the Palisades fire and recent rain, the California Department of Transportation said. Video…
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Light rain falls Sunday morning around Los Angeles
A weak storm brought light rain to parts of the Los Angeles region Sunday morning, with the potential for high winds and thunderstorms later in the day. Following a period…
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Rain, cooler temperatures return to L.A. area: What you need to know
Several cold, wet storms are expected to return to Southern California beginning this week after several days of warm conditions. Forecasters say below-average temperatures are likely to linger into mid-March….
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Unusual winter heat spike breaks L.A. temperature records
Southern California’s unusually warm winter weather this week broke five temperature records Thursday as a strong high pressure system pushed the thermometer to around 15 degrees above normal across the…
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Why is California’s rainy season in winter, unlike everywhere else in U.S.?
As the first major atmospheric river of the winter arrives in Los Angeles, it brings with it the hope that the fire risk has finally receded, the danger that severe…
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Pacific Coast Highway went from smoldering to flooded in just few weeks: California’s drought-to-deluge cycle on steroids
Just five weeks ago, Pacific Coast Highway was smoldering from one of the most destructive firestorms in Los Angeles County history, with burned-out shells where scores of oceanside homes once…
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Fire-weary Altadena residents now face threat of rain and mudslides
There are signs everywhere telling the story of Altadena’s last several weeks. Handwritten signs thanking first responders, others on lawns marking where contractors will need to rebuild, and at least…
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Where the most rain fell in Orange County – Orange County Register
Trabuco Canyon Road is closed where it crosses Trabuco Creek during a rain storm in Trabuco Canyon, CA, on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)…
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Authorities close more beaches, impose advisories on others. Here’s why
Some Southern California beaches have lifted fire-debris- and sewage-related closures and advisories, while the arrival of a major storm is shutting down access to the water at other shorelines from…
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Strongest storm in a year bearing down on Southern California
The strongest storm in a year is set to pound Southern California this week, with forecasters warning of potential widespread roadway flooding and the chance of landslides throughout the region…
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Rainstorm brings risk of debris flows to L.A. fire zones soon
Southern California faces a risk of damaging debris flows this week, as a potentially strong atmospheric river is set to arrive in the region. Rain is likely to arrive by…
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Chance of strong atmospheric river, mudslide grows for L.A.
The second of back-to-back atmospheric rivers hit Southern California early Friday, bringing heavy rain to some parts of Los Angeles County and triggering floods, rockslides and minor debris flows in…
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Major atmospheric river storm barreling toward California
A major atmospheric river storm — strong enough to potentially rival some of the extreme storms that have walloped Southern California in recent winters — is barreling toward the coast,…
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Record-breaking rain lashes California, with more on the way
A record-setting atmospheric river has moved out of California, but the stage is set for even more rain in the week ahead. Following a relatively modest-looking storm that’s expected to…
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