The rain could also lead to washed-out roads, debris flows and damaging winds – making travel difficult or dangerous, forecasters warned.

Over 22 million Americans in Southern California are under a flood watch as a West Coast storm could slam burn scar areas, bringing potential mudslides and debris flows.

At least 15 structures were damaged after a wildfire forced hundreds to evacuate in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.

A federal judge in San Francisco has blocked the Trump administration from immediately cutting funding to the University of California over claims the school system allows antisemitism and other forms of discrimination.

Oakland police investigated a shooting at Laney College that killed Laney College football legend near campus.

A Pacific storm could help California crews battle the dangerous Pack Fire in Mono County, but it could also wreak havoc on fire-charred communities further south.

Federal Big Beautiful Bill will slash CalFresh benefits, drop thousands from aid and shift billions in costs to California and counties.