Governor Newsom Issues State Of Emergency For Los Angeles, Orange Counties
The State of Emergency was issued in response to the rash of winter storms that has hit the state over recent weeks.
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The State of Emergency was issued in response to the rash of winter storms that has hit the state over recent weeks.
At least five homes off Coldwater Canyon were yellow-tagged after a slope failure sent mud and debris into the rear yards.
Weather in the Southland was mostly dry Tuesday ahead of more rain expected to enter the region on Wednesday.
The Southland is being affected by yet another Winter Storm on Monday. Both a Cold Weather Alert and an overnight Frost Advisory have been issued for several regions around Los Angeles County.
The National Weather Service forecasts a significant rainstorm to enter the area Monday bringing a half to 1 inch of rain in a fast-moving system.
A mudslide was reported just after 8 p.m. in Silverado Canyon, impacting several roads in the area as well as some homes previously affected by mudslides earlier in December.
A massive tree fell in Silver Lake, damaging several homes and vehicles in the area of the fall.
A more steady rainfall is expected to start in the area closer to midnight, but the winter storm has already begun for many residents of Ventura County.
A wintry mix of snow and hail lingered in Southern California for a second day Thursday.
Skiers and snowboarders were delighted over the weekend as tons of snow filled the mountains of Wrightwood after a Southern California winter storm.
The morning started out with a rainbow overhead, usually a sign that the storm has passed, but Mother Nature had much more in store as rain and hail pelted the beach town shortly after.
The storm was hovering over San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties early in the day — bringing those areas a steady rain and strong wind gusts — but shifted south into Ventura and L.A. counties by early evening.
The race was on Thursday to remove dead wood and debris along the Santiago Canyon Road as a powerful winter storm approached.
It will create the possibility of dangerous mud flows in wildfire burn areas and treacherous driving conditions due to snow and ice through mountain passes.
A series of storms have turned the local mountains into a winter wonderland, and there's even more snow on the way according to meteorologists.
Rain and mountain snow are moving into the Southland as part of at least three winter storm systems.
Following a week of unseasonably hot and dry conditions, a series of winter storms is expected to hit the region beginning this weekend, dropping temperatures significantly.
High temperatures Monday were expected to be as much as 25-degrees colder than they were over the weekend. The colder temperatures were expected to spread across Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties.
A cold storm out of the Gulf of Alaska brought rain and snow to Southern California Thursday evening.
According to The National Weather Service, a winter storm is expected in Southern California Sunday night through Tuesday morning.
Work crews spent Monday night coming up and down State Route 138 trying their best to restore power to nearly 3,000 homes in Crestline and Lake Arrowhead that were still in the dark — five days after the power went out.
Caltrans has closed State Route 2, from Grassy Hollow to Islip Saddle, until further notice due to dangerous conditions.
Some mountain areas were expecting 2 to 4 inches of snow, with higher peaks seeing up to 16 inches.
The next storm system to move into Southern California is expected to bring heavy rain and more snow to the mountains.
Brandon Nimmo singled home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-1 to snap a five-game road losing streak.
Brandon Mendez, 19, suffered a fractured spine and skull after a man accused of intentionally crashing into 10 people ran him over in Culver City last month.
The Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat Kansas City 6-5 for only their second victory in 10 games.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced that nine new television productions would be awarded through the state's film and television tax credit program, which his office estimates will bring over $600 million in production spending.
The Los Angeles Police Department was in pursuit of a possible DUI driver in the San Fernando Valley.
"With profound sadness that we share that [Jackie] passed away in the early hours of this morning, following more than three weeks of intensive medical care," Ojai Raptor Center said.
Brandon Mendez, 19, suffered a fractured spine and skull after a man accused of intentionally crashing into 10 people ran him over in Culver City last month.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced that nine new television productions would be awarded through the state's film and television tax credit program, which his office estimates will bring over $600 million in production spending.
The Los Angeles Police Department was in pursuit of a possible DUI driver in the San Fernando Valley.
Prosecutors said some of the recordings allegedly contained sexist, homophobic and racist remarks.
Brandon Mendez, 19, suffered a fractured spine and skull after a man accused of intentionally crashing into 10 people ran him over in Culver City last month.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced that nine new television productions would be awarded through the state's film and television tax credit program, which his office estimates will bring over $600 million in production spending.
The Los Angeles Police Department was in pursuit of a possible DUI driver in the San Fernando Valley.
Prosecutors said some of the recordings allegedly contained sexist, homophobic and racist remarks.
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The looming El Niño could bring one of the wettest winters on record to California, according to renowned climatologist Daniel Swain.
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In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
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Brandon Nimmo singled home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-1 to snap a five-game road losing streak.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced that nine new television productions would be awarded through the state's film and television tax credit program, which his office estimates will bring over $600 million in production spending.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
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Nearly two months after suffering a fractured spine and skull, 19-year-old Brandon Mendez is trying to focus on recovering rather than wasting his energy on hating the Perris man accused of intentionally crashing into people in Culver City. Laurie Perez reports.
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Jackie, the bald eagle who gained national attention for raising eaglets in Big Bear with her partner Shadow, has died after receiving care in an animal care center, Ojai Raptor Center in California announced Monday. Nicole Comstock reports.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced that nine new television productions would be awarded through the state's film and television tax credit program, which his office estimates will bring millions in production spending. Gio Insignares reports.
Officers were in high-speed pursuit of an alleged DUI driver on Monday night when the suspect fled into a parking structure to evade arrest.
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