In Malibu, an LA Fire Department SUV was toppled into the Pacific Ocean by powerful mudslides. An atmospheric river hit the Los Angeles area last night, flooding homes with mud, and cratering the roof of a supermarket.
The strongest atmospheric river of the season left roads submerged in sludge and created conditions for mudslides on wildfire-scarred hillsides.
As heavy rain from a large storm subsided, officials in Southern California said rock and mudslides remain a threat.
Mudslides, flooding downpours and feet of mountain snow were unleashed across California as the biggest storm so far this winter hit the state, including areas devastated by deadly wildfires in January.
Mud and debris flows closed roads and prompted evacuations in parts of Southern California recently devastated by wildfires. Here's the latest.
A swift debris flow swept a Los Angeles Fire Department vehicle off the Pacific Coast Highway and into the ocean in Malibu on Thursday as heavy rain fell across Southern California, creating deluges of water and mud on roads at the bottom of hillsides left barren by the recent wildfires.
Another earthquake has hit California. A 3.7 magnitude earthquake struck the Malibu area late Friday at approximately 11:44 p.m, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The latest quake is one of nine that have hit California since Thursday,
Mud and debris flows closed roads and prompted evacuations in parts of Southern California recently devastated by wildfires.
A surge of distressed California sea lions exhibiting alarming neurological symptoms has prompted urgent public warnings in Los Angeles County.
When some algal blooms grow out of control, they can emit a neurotoxin that accumulates in small fish, like sardines and anchovies. When sea lions eat those fish, the toxin binds to their brain and heart. They can have seizures, tremors, vision issues and even cardiac problems.
The animals appear to be suffering from exposure to a neurotoxin produced by algal blooms that accumulates in fish the sea lions eat.
A surge of California sea lions exhibiting neurological distress in Malibu is suspected to be caused by domoic acid poisoning, stemming from toxic algae blooms. The California Wildlife Center said rescue efforts are underway amid urgent public warnings to maintain distance from the animals.