California storm: LA Mayor issues local state of emergency as atmospheric river pounds region

On Monday, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued a local state of emergency as a powerful storm continued to hammer down on Southern California as the risk of life-threatening flooding remains for a greater portion of the area with constant moderate to heavy rainfall. 

Southern California forecast: Timeline of what to expect in the coming days

A second atmospheric river is expected to move into Southern California late this weekend. The storm brings possible life-threatening flooding and more snow to the mountain communities.

Rain in LA: 1st of 2 atmospheric rivers arrives in Southern California

The first of two storms passed through Southern California on Thursday, bringing rain, mountain snow, gusty winds and high surf.

Lockdown lifted at Oxnard College

Oxnard College was briefly placed on lockdown late Monday morning following reports of a person with a gun. 

California inmate escapes Ventura County jail
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Jonathan Alfaro, a California inmate, is on the loose after he walked out of a jail in Ventura County.

California court plunges into chaos when stepdad lunges at stepdaughter's convicted killer

Euren Balbuena was sentenced to more than 30 years to life for killing his girlfriend in Ventura County. During the sentencing hearing, Zaira Patino-Trejo's stepdad lunged at Balbuena.

California rain timeline: Significant storm forecast over 4-day period

Southern California is expected to see two to three storms in the coming days, bringing the potential for significant rain, gusty winds, and a chance of thunderstorms over a 4-day period.

High surf, dangerous rip currents return to SoCal beaches

A High Surf Advisory has been issued for Ventura and Los Angeles counties as high surf and strong rip currents return to Southern California beaches.

Freezing temperatures blast Southern California

Southern California was hit by a blast of cold air Tuesday morning, bringing the coolest temps of the season.

Powerful wind gusts batter SoCal; power outages reported

Dangerously strong winds are sweeping SoCal this weekend, causing some power outages and prompting a warning for drivers that the Grapevine might be shut down due to snow and ice and strong gusts.

Whipping winds dominate in Southern California

A Wind Advisory was in effect through 1 a.m. Friday for several communities in Los Angeles, Ventura and San Bernardino counties.