Heavy rain and risk of ‘life-threatening’ debris flows prompt evacuation warnings in LA fire areas as snow hits the Midwest
Two significant storms are hitting two different parts of the country at the same time as a frenzied weather pattern shows no signs of stopping.
Storm bringing risk of mudslides, debris flows to trigger evacuation warnings in LA burn scars
With heavy rain bringing the risk of dangerous debris flows, the Los Angeles Fire Department has announced evacuation warnings — and mandatory evacuation orders for some specific addresses — in areas recently burned by wildfires.
Thousands told to evacuate in L.A. as storms raises fears over burn scars and debris flow
Thousands have been told to evacuate on Thursday, as fears mount over potentially life-threatening flash flooding and debris flow from burn scars caused by recent wildfires.
Evacuations issued in Southern California as heavy rain brings threat of debris flows in areas scarred by wildfires
For the second time this year, Southern Californians are evacuating their homes as heavy rain threatens new destruction in areas still recovering from last month’s devastating wildfires.
California Storm: Evacuation Warnings Issued In Wildfire-Hit Los Angeles Areas Amid Mudslide And Debris Flow Fears
As Los Angeles braces for its most powerful storm of the season, concerns of mudslides and debris flows in recently fire-hit areas have prompted evacuation warnings.
Weather service says storm could bring high risk of debris flows to Los Angeles County burn areas
A storm starting overnight Tuesday in California is expected to bring a high risk of debris flows later this week to the burn areas from the Los Angeles County fires. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain is expected to fall in the Palisades Fire area and between 3.
LA County Fire Chief: Super Scoopers, choppers work – but were grounded during fierce wildfire winds
During a new process aimed at increasing the county’s fiscal transparency, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone on ...
LA Times Today: New H5N1 bird flu variant found in Nevada dairy worker as new data show changes in virus
A new strain of the bird flu virus that has already killed one person has now been detected in herds of dairy cows in Nevada. Until now, this particular strain had only been associated with birds and ...
Real Madrid trusting new improvised defense to hold on to La Liga lead
Real Madrid will have to stick to an improvised defense when it tries to hold on to its narrow lead of La Liga this weekend.
LA County judge admonished for rifling through offices of fellow jurists after hours
Superior Court Judge Daviann L. Mitchell expressed remorse for her behavior, attributing it to stress and personal issues ...
LA Times Today: Many residents with disabilities can’t flee fires on their own. Could a database help?
The chaotic evacuations highlighted the need for a countywide database to track disabled residents who can’t flee fires on their own. Rebecca Ellis covers L.A. County government for the L.A. Times and ...
California's $1 billion LA wildfire bill highlights insurers' struggle, analysts say
California's levy of $1 billion on private insurers to help pay out wildfire claims in its state-created safety net program ...
SLC Loves LA: Utah concert will raise money for musicians affected by Southern California fires
Two Utah women have put together a benefit concert to support those affected by the Los Angeles County wildfires.
Atmospheric river to bring heavy rain to fire-ravaged LA
A new rain storm is bearing down on California, including fire-ravaged Los Angeles, where residents are bracing for the ...
LA wildfire rebuilding faces construction worker shortage
Southern California’s construction workforce is at 98% of peak staffing – high employment that suggests rebuilding wildfire ...
LA Cocina de Gloria Molina sparks a cultural and culinary revolution
Sara P. Mijares grew up watching her mother make dishes like Cochinita Pibil, a slow-cooked pork dish with red achiote that ...