Rain is here to stay this week with scattered showers through Monday, and returning Wednesday, the National Weather Service says. More rain and snow are on the way to Southern California, with scattered showers expected on and off this week.

The 5 Freeway in over the Grapevine was closed Monday morning due to heavy snow in the mountains of northern Los Angeles County.

Despite a roller-coaster ride in global markets as a result of the coronavirus pandemic — leading to some temporary but significant dips in funding levels — retirement plans ended 2020 with a decent set of investment returns.

There is some concern in the San Gabriel Mountains that the heavy rain could trigger debris flows in burn scar areas such as Monrovia.

Solutions to society’s waste problems can be found in even the least glamorous of places, including a public bathroom off the 10 freeway.

At least 68 residents in Redondo Beach and Torrance lost power early Monday, Southern California Edison reports. Crews were reportedly working on repairs. More than 1,000 Southern California Edison customers lost power across Los Angeles County early Monday,

Santa Monica will extend its eviction protections for residential and commercial tenants, signing a state of emergency due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic this week through March 31, city officials announced.

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Santa Monica State Beach is known as a great place to spend a day in the sun, surf and sand, and travel brand Lonely Planet just named it one of California's top 10 beaches. Santa Monica State Beach includes a 3.

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