Torrential rains drenched Southern California on Wednesday, unleashing widespread flash flooding as authorities urged motorists to stay off roads and residents living downslope of wildfire-scarred foothills and canyons to evacuate.

Los Angeles County was placed under a tornado warning by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 10:20 a.m. The warning is in effect until 10:45 a.m.

Los Angeles ordered some residents to evacuate starting Tuesday ahead of a strong storm expected to sweep through the region, with city crews preparing for three days of heavy rain.

The Los Angeles Chargers can clinch a playoff spot on Monday without even playing in the game. The Indianapolis Colts stand in the Chargers’ way, but they play fellow playoff hopefuls in the San Francisco 49ers. The game is in Indianapolis and former Chargers quarterback Phillip Rivers is somehow Indy’s starting QB.

It's evident in Yelp's list of the Top 100 Ramen Shops in the U.S. for 2025, where a San Fernando Valley ramen place ranked first, and eight others across the state were recognized.

The Los Angeles Lakers had a nightmare outing on Christmas; the Houston Rockets demolished them 119-96. This is the third consecutive loss for LA, and alarm bells are starting to sound. Having dealt with criticism in recent weeks,

Los Angeles Lakers trade urgency rises after Christmas loss as Kevin O’Connor predicts roster moves before the NBA deadline.

LOS ANGELES -- Dorian Finney-Smith will make his Houston Rockets debut on this evening against the Los Angeles Lakers, head coach Ime Udoka said. The forward will come off the bench and be limited to 15 minutes of playing time in his first game since April 30.