Santa Ana winds peak in Southern California: 70 mph gusts, record heat forecast

Southern California faces high wind warnings and a heatwave this weekend as Santa Ana winds gust up to 70 mph and temperatures climb more than a dozen degrees above normal.

Lake Tahoe avalanche: Crews recover bodies of all 9 victims

A group of 15 skiers were on the final leg of a backcountry trip to Castle Peak near Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada when they were caught in the avalanche.

Lake Tahoe avalanche: What we know about the victims and survivors

Authorities say 15 people were on a three-day skiing trip. Here's what we know so far about the victims and survivors of the avalanche.

Cal/OSHA launches investigation in deadly Lake Tahoe avalanche, tour guide company

California safety officials are launching an investigation into the tour company at the center of Tuesday's catastrophic avalanche near Lake Tahoe's Castle Peak.

Avalanche victim is spouse of Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue team member, sheriff says

At a news conference Wednesday afternoon, Placer County Sheriff Wayne Woo confirmed that one of the deceased victims was married to a member of the Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue Team.

Large tree topples onto Running Springs home

"I literally walk out our bedroom door and look and there's a tree branch sitting in the middle of our stairwell," said homeowner Sean Thomas.

Lake Tahoe avalanche: 8 backcountry skiers dead, 1 still missing

Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said in addition to those who died, there were six people rescued, whose ages range from 30 to 55.

9 skiers still missing after avalanche reported near Lake Tahoe

Six backcountry skiers were located during an avalanche in the Northern California mountains, but at least nine skiers remain missing.

Latest Southern California rainfall totals on Feb. 17

The National Weather Service said Monday's storm was expected to produce about 1 to 3 inches in coastal and valley areas and 2 to 5 inches in the mountains.

Updated Southern California rainfall totals for Feb. 16

A "significant and dangerous" storm swept through Southern California on Monday, with heavy rain intensifying through the evening.

Ground stop issued at LAX as storm slams Southern California

A ground stop was issued at Los Angeles International Airport as an “unusually hazardous" storm brought heavy rain, flood warnings and strong winds to Southern California.

Los Angeles weather: Several areas see major flooding as first of three storms move in

A series of “unusually hazardous" storms rolling through Southern California this week are expected to bring heavy rain and mountain snow, with the possibility of hail and tornadoes.

Major storm impacts expected in Southern California mountain communities

From the coast to higher elevations, forecasters warn the storm could have widespread impacts. Evacuation warnings have already been issued in burn scar areas, and flood watches are in effect for much of the region.