The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California replaced Adel Hagekhalil with Deven Upadhyay after an investigation into claims of harassment.
California has faced budget crises before, but this could be the perfect storm of a chronically unbalanced budget made infinitely worse by disaster.
Rain is easing after Southern California’s first significant storm of the season brought weekend downpours that aided firefighters but caused ash, mud and debris to flow across streets in wildfire-burned areas.
We continue with our remembrances of the 29 people who died in the fires in Southern California. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office continues its work to identify victims, with some still classified as “unidentified Does.
The typical American renting a single-family house pays $2,357 monthly – nearly half of what’s charged across Southern California. Last year, landlords across the U.S. could only get a $19 a month rent hike, or 0.8%.
This file captures the news of the California wildfires from Sunday, Jan. 27. For the latest updates on the fires, follow USA TODAY's coverage for Monday, Jan. 27. Intermittent showers sweeping across Southern California on Sunday provided welcome relief for firefighters battling devastating wildfires but threatened to bring an unwelcome side effect — mudslides.
The Southern California wildfires have left entire neighborhoods in Pacific Palisades and Altadena reduced to ashes, but the rebuilding process is already being
Heavy rain beginning Sunday afternoon caused some mudslides, and snow closed part of Interstate 5 near Los Angeles.
Rain is likely returning to Southern California next week while cooler temperatures and dry weather fueled by the current low-pressure system are expected to last at
A 35-year-old snowboarder who went missing as snow fell across Southern California's mountain communities has been found alive.
The Los Angeles area is preparing for its first rain since wildfires first broke out weeks ago. But too much rain at once could bring its own set of significant issues.