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Northridge: 1, 476There have been multiple reports of damage to buildings and due to fallen trees all over the city. At about 7 last night a tree fell onto the Pilgrim Community Church in South Los Angeles and as a result the "building has been red-tagged," reports abc7, noting that a tree fell onto a parked car at Burbank Boulevard and Topanga Canyon as well, and another in Long Beach. "In Pacoima, a camper broke the fall of a tree, and a Jack in the Box sign flew off at Sherman Way and Coldwater Canyon in North Hollywood."

As of 6:30 a.m., the Los Angeles Department of Power and Water reported that approximately 13,195 customers were without power, caused by the season's first storm. That includes 1,200 in South L.A., 4,133 in the Venice/Mar Vista area, 2,230 in Highland Park, 2,000 in Silver Lake, 1,270 in Wilminton and 490 in Park La Brea. Some 26,000 customers have already had their power restored.

The National Weather Service has canceled the Flash Flood Watch issued yesterday in conjunction with the current weather system that is bringing rains to the area. As the storm approached, residents of recent burn areas, like the hills in the northern parts of Glendale, in La Crescenta, in La Cañada-Flintridge scorched by the massive Station Fire, worked diligently to prepare their homes and hillsides for potential mud or debris flows.

The aftermath of the Station Fire means picking up the pieces for those who live in communities tucked into the foothills, like La Cañada-Flintridge and La Crescenta. What lies ahead, however, is the one-two punch of Mother Nature, as heavy rains will likely trigger mudslides and debris flow down the slopes of the recently-scorched hillsides.

There's a 20% chance we get rain today and tomorrow as this system hangs around for a couple more days. "It's kind of unusual to get stuff coming in from the Pacific Ocean as far as rain goes this late in the year," said Stuart Seto, a weather specialist for the National Weather Service, told the Pasadena Star News. That said, most areas received just one-tenth of an inch, but enjoyed a the novelty of a little thunder.

The main band of the rainstorm has already come through the Los Angeles area, but there's a lighter secondary one in Ventura County right now and it could sweep down into the city, according to Bonnie Bartling, a weather specialist with the National Weather Service. Otherwise, we're looking at partly cloudy skies through tomorrow night when a weak front is expected to hit through Friday morning. Then more cool, but dry weather throughout the weekend with only a slight chance of rain.

The nice weather we've been getting will continue through today and Saturday and hopefully Sunday. "We're kinda in between storms," explained Jamie Meier of the National Weather Service. That rain could possibly hit Los Angeles by Sunday, but it's more likely the Oscars will be kept dry and rain will come later. And when it does Meier says that "all areas should at least get what." Expect temperatures in the 70s--as high as 78--today and tomorrow from the beach to the valleys.

It's not the nicest way to wake up on what is a holiday for many: A large tree fell over during the rainstorm this morning in Laurel Canyon, "knocking down three power poles, blocking Wonderland Avenue and interrupting electricity to about 1,700 customers," according to the Daily News.

The storm we were anticipating showed up early this morning, and is dumping rain and snow on Southern California.

The weather gods spared our weekend, but come tonight, the dry spell is over (and no, that's not a post-Valentine's Day nookie reference). We're talking rain, and lots of it.

After a short break from last week's storms, the Los Angeles region tomorrow could be soaked in the first of two weekend storms expected to quench some of the regions' thirst. "We're looking at two back-to-back systems," explained Meteorologist Eric Boldt at the National Weather Service. "One is coming in Friday afternoon or evening to the Los Angeles area and will go into Saturday morning." That storm could bring an inch or more and then on Sunday, a larger storm is expected to hit. "It will probably be double the amount of rainfall," Boldt said. As for snow levels, the first storm will bring snow up to the 3,500 foot elevation level. The second storm could bring one to three feet of snow to 5,000 feet.

The storm that soaked Southern California yesterday brought soggy hillsides down in some areas, and more rain is on the way today. The mud came sliding down in two separate locations in Sylmar last night, and a third mudslide was reported in Sierra Madre.

Brace yourselves, and bundle up: Another storm's a-comin'!

Monday's storm that dumped a ton of water over the region has gone and left, leaving us with frigid temperatures with lows even in the 30s for some Los Angeles neighborhoods. Today is calmer, but a second and colder storm is expected tonight. Prepare that hot cocoa, put in a good movie and cuddle up under some blankets.

Texas is dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Ike, now downgraded to a tropical storm, which made landfall last night and wrecked havoc in the state. Many individuals did not heed warnings to evacuate, and rescue teams are going door-to-door in cities such as Galveston to try to get aid to those in need. In Houston the streets are flooded with stormwaters and debris.

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for the Antelope Valley and other mountain areas of LA County except for the Santa Monica Mountains. They predict some slow moving showers and thunderstorms "capable of producing very heavy rainfall." Most of the activity is expected in the mountains and northern foothills of the San Gabriel range.

Yesterday was one of those great Los Angeles weather days. That is, when 5 miles makes the difference between a downpour and clear sunny skies. The Northwest Valley had some nice cloud cover and the Southeast Valley was perfect all day. It poured randomly in Santa Monica, but Beverly Hills was perfect. Brief spouts of rainfall were also reported in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. Then early this morning, lightning struck. 445 times to be exact, according to National Weather Service sensors, says the Associated Press. The lucky folks who got a little thunder and lightning action lived around Catalina Island and Palos Verdes where three thunderstorms were reported moving along the coast.

Throw on a hoodie and some comfy pants and head out now to make the 2 p.m. start of the Radical Women's International Women’s Day Celebration talk called "Art, Media & Revolution – Three Feminist Visionaries Speak Out." Panelists include artist Susana De Leon, poet Ashley Love, and journalist Amanda Rossi. If getting in touch with your inner grrrrrl makes you hungry, a "rebel-girl supper with vegetarian option" follows at 4:30.

Looks like the Academy Awards don't have the same in with Mother Nature and the big meteorologist in the sky the way the Tournament of Roses Parade does.

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We get to call it a "Winter Storm" because it's storming and it's January, and not to overstate the obvious, but it is Winter Storming like nobody's business out there.

Last night's powerful rains beat down on Los Angeles, and Southern California in general, with a vengeance. Widespread power outages, mudslides, and flooded roads are just some of the consequences of the overnight downpour.

Until 2 p.m. today, residents of Los Angeles can receive free sandbags, courtesy of Department of Public Works Bureau of Street Services. You're going to have fill the sandbags yourself with the shovels provided on site and you get up to 25 bags if you so desire.There are about 35 locations in the city (includes fire stations), so you shouldn't have to go that far.

And maybe some rain boots too. The weather that might have ruined the Rose Parade should strike Los Angeles tomorrow. The LA Times reports that the next four days of rain will most likely bring the most rain in "Southern California since 2005, and possibly even since the 1990s..."

Overnight rainstorms brought at least a dozen motor accidents on slick roads and freeways, and the light rain that is gracing the Los Angeles area right now is "expected to intensify later in the day, prompting forecasters to issue a flash flood watch for fire-denuded areas of Los Angeles and Orange counties" according to KNBC.com. These areas are particularly vulnerable to disastrous mud slides as well. The watch goes into effect at noon today and will last through the night.

Don't forget that umbrella on the way out the door today -- it's gonna rain (yes, that is an intentional Steve Reich reference). Right now, surfers should be enjoying the best swells of the week and skiers can look forward to a nice snowpack of "about 6 inches of snow at elevations of about 6,000 feet," according to the LA Times. As always, with the good, comes the bad. Among the more strenuous commute and...

Pixar's long streak of superb movies is starting to feel vaguely satanic, but I'm willing to keep embracing evil as long as it's this rich and funny. is finally on DVD so prepare for 720p vidcaps of Biel ass.

It's starting to feel a little like Fall: an "unseasonably strong and cold storm system" is headed our way. Bundle up! How green was Burning Man this year? Elsa Wenzel from CNet's News.com explains her perspective: "As a first-time Burner, I've finally shaken the playa dust from my shoes and mind to conclude that it was perhaps the most and the least eco-friendly mega-event I've attended." With a name like Inland Empire, you deserve...

Douglas E. Hanes became the new publisher for the Daily News today with the goal of strengthening the Los Angeles Newspaper Group's presence in the Valley. If you haven't noticed, it's still freaking hot out and it's not going away. Over 11,000 customers lost power today in Laguna Beach and it wasn't heat related. If someone is trying to rob you, throw a hot cup of coffee in his face. That's what a woman...