California
A passerby called 911 to report flooding in the 600 block of Formosa Avenue shortly after 3:45 a.m., a Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson said.
Flooding across all lanes was reported about 1:30 a.m. The southbound lanes were expected to remain closed until at least 9 a.m., the California Highway Patrol said.
Climate & Environment
Trump’s pledge to pump more water in California came after a reduction in pumping at a federal facility due to maintenance. Federal data show pumping has since resumed at normal levels.
Sports
Highlights from UCLA’s 65-60 win over Washington on Friday night.
A Ventura County lawmaker is proposing new wildfire resilience standards that would require water providers to ensure full tanks and backup power.
UCLA Sports
UCLA men’s basketball coach Mick Cronin offers his critique of the pressure the exhausting Big Ten schedule has put on the Bruins.
UCLA beats Cal to become just the fifth team to complete a perfect season in NCAA women’s water polo history.
Thousands of pages of records reviewed by The Times show L.A. County officials had for years described water infrastructure in areas where hydrants ran dry during the Palisades fire as ‘leak prone,’ ‘severely undersized’ and not having enough flow to support firefighters.
Working closely with strength coach Dave Andrews, UCLA center Aday Mara is working toward a future that includes having an increased role with the Bruins.
New research shows global warming has become the dominant driver of worsening drought in the western United States.