A powerful storm moved through the Los Angeles region Thursday, flooding streets, prompting evacuation warnings, and threatening mudslides in fire-ravaged areas. By Thursday evening, a debris flow had closed Mulholland Drive,

In the Los Angeles area, the burn scars that carry the highest risk are those from the Eaton and Palisades fires from January and the Bridge Fire from the fall.

A new atmospheric river is slamming California, including fire-ravaged Los Angeles, where residents are bracing for the possibility of mudslides and landslides.

But wildfire experts say cutting down Southern California's chaparral won't make the region safer from wildfires. In fact, because of the local ecology, they say clearing vast swaths of native brush could actually make the landscape even more flammable.

Pokémon GO Tour: Unova returns to Los Angeles for wildfire relief at the Rose Bowl, February 21-23, 2025. Event proceeds and $1.5M in donations support Southern California wildfire relief and recovery efforts. Catch rare Pokémon, enjoy themed habitats, and engage in community service activities at this unique event.