Very strong El Niño pattern threatens SoCal with heavy rain, flooding
The El Niño climate pattern, driven by unusually warm Pacific Ocean temperatures, is already intensifying Pacific hurricanes and generating massive waves in Southern California. Experts predict the phenomenon will bring heavy winter rainfall, severe erosion, and unprecedented coastal flooding across California.
The El Niño climate pattern, driven by unusually warm Pacific Ocean temperatures, is already intensifying Pacific hurricanes and generating massive waves in Southern California. Experts predict the phenomenon will bring heavy winter rainfall, severe erosion, and unprecedented coastal flooding across California.
Dangerous surf, eroding shorelines impacting Long Beach coast
Long Beach has red-tagged eight structures and deployed heavy-duty sandbags to support a failing bulkhead as Tropical Storm Rachel threatens the region. Forecasters warn that anticipated eight-foot tides on Sunday morning will likely cause severe, damaging ocean flooding to south-facing beaches.
Long Beach has red-tagged eight structures and deployed heavy-duty sandbags to support a failing bulkhead as Tropical Storm Rachel threatens the region. Forecasters warn that anticipated eight-foot tides on Sunday morning will likely cause severe, damaging ocean flooding to south-facing beaches.
Southern California braces for 8-foot tides as Tropical Storm Rachel threatens coast
Southern California is facing severe coastal flooding and infrastructure damage as Tropical Storm Rachel brings dangerous high tides, rain, and winds to the region.
Southern California is facing severe coastal flooding and infrastructure damage as Tropical Storm Rachel brings dangerous high tides, rain, and winds to the region.
Long Beach officials detail flooding preps for Tropical Storm Rachel
Long Beach officials are bracing for severe coastal flooding from Tropical Storm Rachel after waves heavily damaged the Alamitos Peninsula waterfront.
Long Beach officials are bracing for severe coastal flooding from Tropical Storm Rachel after waves heavily damaged the Alamitos Peninsula waterfront.
Newport Beach closes piers, some beaches amid severe coastal flooding
Newport Beach has temporarily closed some beaches and piers as Tropical Storm Rachel continues to drive severe coastal flooding and hazardous surf conditions.
Newport Beach has temporarily closed some beaches and piers as Tropical Storm Rachel continues to drive severe coastal flooding and hazardous surf conditions.
Isaias latest: 4 deaths reported as weakened storm moves inland
Isaias has caused at least four deaths, two in Alabama and two in Florida.
Isaias has caused at least four deaths, two in Alabama and two in Florida.
Diddy to spend extra month in prison
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ prison release date has been pushed back after a report surfaced about his lavish life behind bars.
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ prison release date has been pushed back after a report surfaced about his lavish life behind bars.
Trump rants again about Nobel Peace Prize: 'I should have won'
President Trump is once again fuming over not winning this year’s Nobel Peace Prize.
President Trump is once again fuming over not winning this year’s Nobel Peace Prize.
Christa Pike discharged from hospital after surviving failed execution attempt, attorney says
Christa Pike has been discharged from the hospital and returned to a Tennessee prison after surviving the state’s failed attempt to execute her by lethal injection.
Christa Pike has been discharged from the hospital and returned to a Tennessee prison after surviving the state’s failed attempt to execute her by lethal injection.
Mother charged with murder in daughter’s death after autopsy cites neglect
A North Carolina mother faces a first-degree murder charge in the death of her 13-year-old daughter, who was found inside a High Point home in October 2025.
A North Carolina mother faces a first-degree murder charge in the death of her 13-year-old daughter, who was found inside a High Point home in October 2025.
Justice Department eases federal registration requirements for silencers, short-barreled rifles
The Justice Department said it will stop broadly enforcing federal registration requirements for firearm suppressors, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns and certain other guns.
The Justice Department said it will stop broadly enforcing federal registration requirements for firearm suppressors, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns and certain other guns.
Katie Zacharia tapped as Trump Press Secretary
President Donald Trump announced Friday that Katie Zacharia, a communications adviser for his media company, will replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary.
President Donald Trump announced Friday that Katie Zacharia, a communications adviser for his media company, will replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary.
Santa Clarita man charged with arson after throwing cigarette onto fireworks, igniting Bouquet Fire
Rodney Ameile Saba, 70, admitted to law enforcement that he threw a cigarette from his porch onto fireworks, causing them to explode and start the fire.
Rodney Ameile Saba, 70, admitted to law enforcement that he threw a cigarette from his porch onto fireworks, causing them to explode and start the fire.
Newport Beach experiences severe flooding
Streets turned into rivers in parts of Newport Beach due to high surf and elevated tides from Tropical Storm Rachel. The city declared a local emergency.
Streets turned into rivers in parts of Newport Beach due to high surf and elevated tides from Tropical Storm Rachel. The city declared a local emergency.
Long Beach homes hit by high surf
Waves pounded a portion of the Long Beach waterfront Friday, damaging a boardwalk and homes in an area already battered by coastal erosion. Forecasters say the worst of the storm is still to come.
Waves pounded a portion of the Long Beach waterfront Friday, damaging a boardwalk and homes in an area already battered by coastal erosion. Forecasters say the worst of the storm is still to come.
Skid Row advocates, residents condemn mass police raid as 'publicity stunt'
Community organizers and Skid Row residents held a press conference outside LAPD headquarters on Friday to address the recent multi-agency drug sweep in downtown Los Angeles. Speakers from the Los Angeles Community Action Network (LA CAN) criticized the operation as a "publicity stunt," alleging that street closures, heavy police presence, and tactical raids traumatized local residents without addressing root causes like affordable housing, sanitation, and job access. Law enforcement officials previously defended the operation, stating it was necessary to dismantle gang-run drug networks operating in the area.
Community organizers and Skid Row residents held a press conference outside LAPD headquarters on Friday to address the recent multi-agency drug sweep in downtown Los Angeles. Speakers from the Los Angeles Community Action Network (LA CAN) criticized the operation as a "publicity stunt," alleging that street closures, heavy police presence, and tactical raids traumatized local residents without addressing root causes like affordable housing, sanitation, and job access. Law enforcement officials previously defended the operation, stating it was necessary to dismantle gang-run drug networks operating in the area.
Ladera Heights homeowner says burglars hit her home twice this year
Residential burglaries in Ladera Heights have more than doubled this summer compared to last year, leaving residents concerned as break-ins continue across the community.
Residential burglaries in Ladera Heights have more than doubled this summer compared to last year, leaving residents concerned as break-ins continue across the community.
Ladera Heights residents raise concern over escalating break-ins
Residential burglaries in Ladera Heights have more than doubled this summer compared to last year, leaving residents concerned as break-ins continue across the community.
Residential burglaries in Ladera Heights have more than doubled this summer compared to last year, leaving residents concerned as break-ins continue across the community.
Trump's proposed memorial arch faces lawsuit from Virginia county board
President Donald Trump’s planned Triumphal Arch faces a new lawsuit from the Arlington County Board in Virginia, according to the Associated Press.
President Donald Trump’s planned Triumphal Arch faces a new lawsuit from the Arlington County Board in Virginia, according to the Associated Press.
Kohberger prosecutors say no as Idaho killer tries to boot judge who called him a 'faceless coward'
Bryan Kohberger is seeking to remove the judge who sentenced him, but prosecutors argue the judge’s harsh remarks do not prove bias as Kohberger attempts to withdraw his guilty plea.
Bryan Kohberger is seeking to remove the judge who sentenced him, but prosecutors argue the judge’s harsh remarks do not prove bias as Kohberger attempts to withdraw his guilty plea.