Los Angeles County

Rain returned to California over the weekend, aiding with the ongoing wildfire fight across the LA area. But the arrival of rain also brought the risk of flash flooding and mudslides in recent burn scar areas.

While investigators are still working to determine the official cause, several attorneys allege this real-time video is the strongest evidence yet, that suggests the Eaton Fire started at a Southern California Edison transmission tower.

Federal authorities have uncovered a $200 million smuggling operation tied to China, using the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to import counterfeit goods with the help of logistics companies, warehouse owners, and corrupt truck drivers.

A homicide investigation was underway in Acton. Sheriff's officials said a person of interest was detained at the scene.

The LAFD said crews responded to reports of a debris flow in Woodland Hills, trapping several vehicles in the mud and other debris that rushed down the hillside.

A winter storm continues to bring widespread rain and mountain snow to Southern California.

The Drug Enforcement Administration in Los Angeles said it is cooperating with federal law enforcement partners on immigration enforcement efforts.

Southern California has been grappling with a surge of wildfires since Jan. 7. Over 50,000 acres have been scorched, 28 people have been killed and upwards of 16,000 homes and buildings have been completely lost.

Huston Hughes, 37, who was on active parole for pimping, was arrested for the alleged sexual battery of a teenage girl in Long Beach, police said.

Six people were taken to the hospital, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The 6-year-old girl died at the hospital and the five others suffered minor to serious injuries, authorities said.

As widespread rain moves into Southern California, residents in the recent burn scar areas brace for mudslides, rockslides, and land movement.

Residents and first responders were on high alert for possible land movement in recent burn scar areas as a winter storm moves in.

Five years ago, the world lost baseball coach John Altobelli, his wife Keri, and their daughter Alyssa; NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi; Payton Chester and her mother, Sarah; educator and basketball coach Christina Mauser, and pilot Ara Zobayan.

Patty Phillips drove back to her home to get her dog before trying to flee the Palisades Fire. That's when her car got stuck on a dirt road. LA County Fire Capt. Malcolm Dicks drove up and saved her.

Residents say they're worried about the power outages from the "explosions" and that the sparks could start a fire in the area.

Two young middle schoolers in San Ramon organized a donation drive for wildfire relief victims in LA on Saturday morning.