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The Callifornia Highway Patrol warned drivers to be cautious because "'making memories’ shouldn’t include us pulling you out of a snowbank."
NWS flood alerts span large portions of California on Friday after an atmospheric river system hit the area over Christmas.
State officials say they are moving forward without federal funds, arguing Washington has been an unreliable partner.
More severe weather is forecast for an already soaked California, raising risk of additional mudslides and debris flows.
The the region's latest atmospheric storm dumped 6 inches of rain in the Los Angeles area with up to 18 inches of rain in the mountains.
A California storm on Christmas Eve caused flooding and mudslides, and prompted evacuations, power outages, and travel warnings as heavy rains hit the region.
As states figure out how to adjust to federal funding cuts, policy shifts and major Medicaid shake-ups, 2026 will be pivotal for California health officials and lawmakers.
It’s uncertain whether the proposal will reach the statewide ballot in November, but some billionaires like Peter Thiel and Larry Page may be unwilling to take the risk.
In 2022, Edwin Castro became biggest lottery winner ever with $2.04 billion Powerball. 2 years later, California wildfires impacted one of his homes.
California is facing another day of heavy rain and risks of flash floods, prompting Los Angeles County to extend evacuation orders as officials warn about the dangers for road travel in this busy holiday period.