Severe weather prompts flood and wind advisories in Los Angeles, with heavy rains and wind battering the area during the holiday season.

Los Angeles ordered some residents to evacuate starting Tuesday ahead of a strong storm expected to sweep through the region, with city crews preparing for three days of heavy rain.

LOS ANGELES -- Dorian Finney-Smith will make his Houston Rockets debut on this evening against the Los Angeles Lakers, head coach Ime Udoka said. The forward will come off the bench and be limited to 15 minutes of playing time in his first game since April 30.

Los Angeles County was placed under a tornado warning by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 10:20 a.m. The warning is in effect until 10:45 a.m.

The U.S. 9th Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court order requiring the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to build more than 2,500 units of housing on its West Los Angeles campus and invalidating a prestigious private school's lease there.

Los Angeles Lakers trade urgency rises after Christmas loss as Kevin O’Connor predicts roster moves before the NBA deadline.

The National Weather Service (NWS) is warning of an extreme flood threat for Downtown Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, as well as parts of Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, beginning on Christmas Eve through Christmas Day.

California’s minimum wage is adjusted every year for inflation. Some cities have a higher wage floor and unions are advocating increases for specific industries.