First day of winter is December 21: Here's the science behind the winter solstice

Winter officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere on Dec. 21 with the winter solstice – the day with the least amount of possible daylight and the longest night.

Flash flood warnings issued for Ventura County
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Flash flood warnings were issued for parts of Ventura and Santa Barbara counties as California continues to deal with winter storms.

Residents welcome rain in Duarte
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FOX 11's Gina Silva spoke with families in Duarte as they dealt with a rare SoCal storm.

Weather Forecast for Wednesday, Dec. 20
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The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.

Burn areas raise flood, evacuation concerns
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FOX 11's Susan Hirasuna was in Camarillo as the heavy rain in areas previously impacted by wildfires are under high risk of flooding.

Santa Monica Pier slowly dries out after rain
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A timelapse video shows the Santa Monica Pier slowly drying out after an afternoon of rain.

Weather Forecast for Wednesday, Dec. 20
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The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.

Santa Clarita hit by rain
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The storm system hitting Southern California left slick driving conditions for drivers in Santa Clarita.

Weather Forecast for Tuesday, Dec. 19
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The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.

Record-breaking global heat shows no signs of slowing in 2024

As record-breaking heat impacted nearly the entire globe in 2023, scientists say 2024 will continue the trend with temperatures reaching new heights.

California faces flash flooding threats as storm promises days of significant rain

A second stronger storm is swirling toward Southern California, keeping heavy rain in the forecast for much of the week and threatening flash flooding.

Weather Forecast for Tuesday, Dec. 19
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The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.

Weather Forecast: Monday, Dec. 18
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The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.

One-two punch of storms in California to increase flood concerns ahead of Christmas

Rainfall increased across California on Monday, spreading south into the Los Angeles area and east into the Sierra Nevada for the first round of rain and snow, according to forecasters.

Weather Forecast for Monday, Dec. 18
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The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.

Weather Forecast for Monday, Dec. 18
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The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.