Heavy rain pounds fire-ravaged California
One of the strongest storms of the season slammed fire-ravaged Los Angeles with heavy rain, sending streams of mud and debris across roadways and sweeping a fire department vehicle off a Malibu road into the ocean,
Southern California hit by destructive debris flows caused by heavy rains
Southern California faces the continued risk of rock and mudslides on wildfire-scarred hillsides Friday, a day after heavy rains sent debris across several roadways
California fire department member swept into ocean by debris flow
A Los Angeles Fire Department member and his vehicle were swept off a roadway in Malibu, ending up in the Pacific Ocean, an official for the LAFD said.
Torrential rains move through Los Angeles area, driving flood and debris flow risks
In the Los Angeles area, the burn scars that carry the highest risk are those from the Eaton and Palisades fires from January and the Bridge Fire from the fall.
Heavy rain, warnings of flash floods in Southern California force evacuation orders, warnings
Evacuation orders and warnings have gone into effect for burn scar areas across Southern California as heavy rainfall threatens dangerous debris flows.
Atmospheric river brings heavy rain to fire-ravaged LA
A new atmospheric river is slamming California, including fire-ravaged Los Angeles, where residents are bracing for the possibility of mudslides and landslides.
Los Angeles Endures Heavy Rain but Appears to Avoid Major Landslides
By Jesus Jiménez Orlando Mayorquín and Vik Jolly Reporting from Los Angeles Heavy rain fell across a large swath of Southern California on Thursday, flooding some roadways but largely sparing the region from the severe damage that officials had warned was possible in areas recently burned by wildfires The Southern California areas scorched by flames last month had been of particular concern because the soil in those areas can repel water and allow sheets of mud to race downhill and collect debris along the way.
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.
Southern California's strongest storm of the winter is here: 'High risk of flooding, debris flow'
The first wave of the strongest storm of the winter began hitting Southern California on Wednesday, but the most damaging rains are expected Thursday.
Feds will not test soil after LA fires cleanup. Experts warn more testing is needed.
Experts told USA TODAY that further testing is needed to help communities understand the risks of lingering L.A. wildfire ...
Max Homa vows 'to do something bigger' to help Los Angeles community in wake of fires
Watching the news of the L.A. fires, Homa said: "I've driven those streets, when I turned on the news I knew exactly where ...
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 ...
Eggstraordinary! California farm makes mega egg donation to LA wildfire victims
Rosemary Farms in Santa Maria is donating hundreds of thousands of eggs, even as prices spike because of bird flu and other ...
More than 2 million acres of local land in California designated high or very high fire danger areas
Reflecting intensifying wildfires and updated science, new state maps designate more than 2.3 million acres of local land in ...
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California wildfires recovery updates: Thursday, Feb. 13
The peak of a severe storm was expected Thursday, with recent burn scar areas under evacuation orders and warnings.
California seeks $1 billion from insurers to shore up FAIR Plan after LA fires
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has requested $1 billion in additional funds from the commission's member ...
California’s insurer for people without private coverage needs $1 billion more for LA fires claims
California’s plan that provides insurance to homeowners who can’t get private coverage needs $1 billion more to pay out ...
California Levies $1 Billion Assessment on Insurers for LA Fires
The funds will help the state’s insurer of last resort pay claims to thousands of homeowners affected by the wildfires.
LA wildfire rebuilding faces construction worker shortage
Southern California’s construction workforce is at 98% of peak staffing – high employment that suggests rebuilding wildfire ...