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California braces for another potentially destructive winter storm

By Associated Press

Forecasters warned Monday of possible flooding, hail, strong winds and even brief tornadoes as the system moves south over the next few days.

House Republicans have struggled with empty seats. Will special elections for Santos and McCarthy's seats help?

By Mekhi Hill

House Republicans have been navigating a new year while missing a few key members, adding stress to an already narrow majority in the chamber.

Southern Californians recount harrowing mudslides during record-breaking winter storm

By Damian Dovarganes, Richard Vogel, Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press

A storm that parked itself over Southern California for days, unleashing historic downpours that caused hundreds of landslides, is moving out of the region after a final drenching.

California braces for landslides after LA deluged with rain

By John Antczak, Christopher Weber, Julie Watson, Associated Press

Near the Hollywood Hills, floodwaters carried mud, rocks and household objects downhill through Studio City, city officials said. Sixteen people were evacuated and several homes were red-tagged.

Storm pounds Southern California with flooding, mudslides and power outages

By Christopher Weber, Associated Press

The slow-moving system is expected to dump heavy rain on Southern California throughout Monday, and officials warn of potentially devastating flooding.

Another atmospheric river blows into California, causing floods and power outages

By Christopher Weber, Associated Press

The second of back-to-back atmospheric rivers drenched Northern California on Sunday, flooding roads, knocking out power to tens of thousands and leading forecasters to warn of possible hurricane-force winds and mudslides as it slowly heads south over the coming days.

News Wrap: U.S. vows 'sustained' military response to Iran-backed attacks

In our news wrap Sunday, U.S. officials say they are not done yet with their military response in the Middle East, another atmospheric river threatens California with flooding and mudslides, Moscow-appointed officials say Ukrainian shelling killed at least 28 people…

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What is an atmospheric river? A hydrologist explains the good, the bad and how they're changing

By Qian Cao, The Conversation

Forecasters warn of dangerous conditions as another powerful atmospheric river takes aim at California. While these storms are dreaded for the damage they can cause, they are also essential to the region’s water supply.

California's piers are being battered by rising seas and frequent storms. Can the iconic landmarks be saved?

By Julie Watson, Haven Daley, Associated Press

Rising seas and frequent storms are taking their toll on California's iconic public piers and raising questions about the future of the landmarks.

6 killings in likely cannabis dispute spotlight violence in California's illegal pot market

By Michael R. Blood, Christopher Weber, Associated Press

Illegal growing and sales have thrived in California despite years of legal operations that were expected to stamp it out. The killings discovered Jan. 23 provided a reminder of the violence that can come with illicit cannabis activity.