California winter storm: Gov. Newsom declares state of emergency
The state of emergency affects 13 counties including San Bernardino, where massive snowfall has trapped many residents near Big Bear, Crestline and Lake Arrowhead.
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The state of emergency affects 13 counties including San Bernardino, where massive snowfall has trapped many residents near Big Bear, Crestline and Lake Arrowhead.
A student-led protest against racism turned unruly prompting security to launch pepper spray into a crowd of 100 students.
Several roads were flooded throughout the Southland and thousands of people were without power Saturday as a historic winter storm lashed the area with heavy rain, snow and high winds.
Four homeless people and their dog were rescued out of a heavily flooded section of the Sepulveda Basin.
LAFD is trying to rescue a driver trapped inside their car in Hollywood Hills. Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Jovenita Canyon Drive are closed at this time.
Flooded streets outside of Hollywood-Burbank Airport trapped at least six cars.
Authorities have issued a voluntary evacuation warning for those living in the Bond Fire burn area as heavy rains threaten to create debris flows in the area.
All trails and dozens of parks are closed Friday and Saturday as Los Angeles County receives heavy rain and wind.
The National Weather Service said LAX tied its lowest record temperature of 41 degrees.
Los Angeles and Culver City firefighters are battling a blaze that has consumed an auto body shop.
Ambulances rushed at least three people to the hospital after a pursuit suspect crashed in South Los Angeles.
Crews were able to extinguish a greater alarm fire in Van Nuys Thursday night.
Police have no suspect in custody. The shooting was not associated with the university.
It is unclear if the suspect is armed or if there was anybody else inside the home.
Firefighters had to extricate the three victims from the car. Two of them were being airlifted to a local hospital.