LOS ANGELES — A powerful winter storm brought a deluge of rain and snow to Southern California, triggering tornado warnings and bringing post-Christmas travel to a halt on major routes early Thursday. Snow shut down vital Interstate 5 in Tejon Pass through the mountains north of Los Angeles and stopped...
Fresno Rainfall Record Tied, More Rain Ahead
Keep your umbrella and raincoats handy. After Fresno tied a 67-year-old rainfall record Sunday with 0.78 inches, the National Weather Service-Hanford forecast calls for more rain before this storm wanes Thursday, followed by the arrival of a new storm on Friday. In addition, the Sierra Nevada will continue to experience...
Las Vegas to California Traffic Backup Tops 20 Miles
LAS VEGAS — Holiday travelers returning to California from the Las Vegas area caused a severe backup lasting for more than 20 miles. The westbound lanes of Interstate 15 moved at a trickle Sunday as the Thanksgiving holiday weekend wrapped up. The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada says the...
SoCal-Las Vegas High-Speed Rail Back on Track After Sale
LOS ANGELES — A plan to build a high-speed train between Southern California and Las Vegas is back on track after a private rail company announced Wednesday it has taken over the project. Florida-based Brightline said it has acquired the rights to XpressWest's 185-mile federally approved rail corridor along Interstate...