LOS ANGELES, CA — Another storm is likely to move into the Los Angeles region Friday evening, lingering through Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. The rainfall, however, is expected to be light compared to the most recent two storms to wash over the region. Between a quarter-inch and a half-inch of rain are expected as a result of this latest storm, according to the weather service. The mountains and foothill areas will see a little more precipitation, climbing to between a half-inch and three-quarters of an inch in foothill and mountain areas. The local mountains are not likely to see much snow. The snow level is expected to remain above 7,000 feet. Also expected are south-to-southeast winds gusting at between 20 and 50 miles per hour. Temperatures are also likely to remain below normal with daytime highs hovering in the low 60s across Los Angeles. The NWS forecast mostly cloudy condition in L.A. County until Friday evening's rains, along with highs of 50 … [Read more...] about Rainy Weekend In Store For Los Angeles
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Atmospheric River Pummels Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA — A storm suffused with moisture from an atmospheric river rolled into the Southland Wednesday, triggering widespread rainfall, strong winds and warnings of flash flooding. A flash flood watch issued by the National Weather Service will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Getty, Saddleridge and Tick burn areas in L.A. County. "Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected near recent burn areas from a cold and vigorous storm system," the weather service said in a statement. "Rainfall rates between 0.50 inch per hour and 1 inch per hour are possible, especially near thunderstorms. The recent burn areas in Los Angeles County will be especially at risk for flash flooding and mud and debris flows due to moderate to heavy rainfall. Road closures and property damage may occur due to mud and debris flows." In Orange County, a flash flood watch will be in force from 6 this morning through Wednesday afternoon. "Areas most at risk include low-lying intersections, areas with … [Read more...] about Atmospheric River Pummels Los Angeles
Rainy Weekend In Store For Pacific Palisades
LOS ANGELES, CA — Another storm moved into the Los Angeles region Friday, and is expected to linger through Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. The rainfall, however, is expected to be light compared to the most recent two storms to wash over the region. Between a quarter-inch and a half-inch of rain are expected as a result of this latest storm, according to the weather service. The mountains and foothill areas will see a little more precipitation, climbing to between a half-inch and three-quarters of an inch in foothill and mountain areas. The local mountains are not likely to see much snow. The snow level is expected to remain above 7,000 feet. Also expected are south-to-southeast winds gusting at between 20 and 50 miles per hour. Temperatures are also likely to remain below normal with daytime highs hovering in the low 60s across Los Angeles. The NWS forecast mostly cloudy condition in L.A. County until Friday evening's rains, along with highs of 50 degrees on … [Read more...] about Rainy Weekend In Store For Pacific Palisades
Rain Storm To Douse Pacific Palisades During Morning Commute
LOS ANGELES, CA — Another storm will strike the Southland early Wednesday, creating flood risks throughout the region, according to forecasters. However, the weather system is not expected to be as cold or wet as last week's rain storm. The fast moving cold front will bring a period of heavy rain Wednesday that is expected to create a risk of flash floods. A flood watch will go into effect for all of Orange County Wednesday morning. In L.A. County, the rain will start early Wednesday and last through Wednesday night, said NWS meteorologist Curt Kaplan. About a half-inch to an inch-and-a-half of rain is expected, Certain areas including the San Gabriel Mountains could see as much as three inches of rain, forecasters said. The snow level is not expected to reach as low as it did lasting week, shutting down holiday travel through the Grapevine. Mountain communities last week saw up to four feet of snow, and hundreds were snowed in up in Big Bear. No snow-related disruptions on … [Read more...] about Rain Storm To Douse Pacific Palisades During Morning Commute
It’s Great ‘The L Word’ Is Back. But What Does ‘Generation Q’ Want to Say?
What is it like to have The L Word back? The answer is: very welcome, though with reservations. But at least television’s only all-lesbian drama is returned to bright, familiarly glossy life, its old-meets-new group of characters looking way more diverse than before. (Warning: light spoilers follow.) On Sunday night, Showtime’s The L Word: Generation Q begins, 10 years after The L Word went off the air. Its original showrunner Ilene Chaiken has passed the baton to playwright-turned-screenwriter Marja-Lewis Ryan, who has had many tough decisions to make (one: get rid of that god-awful Betty theme song). While the original show had many fans, it also had just as many critics—some, like this reviewer, serving as both. Like the original, Generation Q centers on a group of friends—in this case, returning leads Bette (Jennifer Beals), Alice (Leisha Hailey), and Shane (Katherine Moennig) as well as a younger, queerer cast of newcomers, namely androgynous fuckboi … [Read more...] about It’s Great ‘The L Word’ Is Back. But What Does ‘Generation Q’ Want to Say?
