This evening: What to expect as SoCal prepares for more rain

Plus an early wildflower bloom has blanketed this SoCal desert escape and what you need to know this evening  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT December 30, 2025 | View in browser This Evening's Big Stories Rain is coming back to Southern California: A timeline of what to expect Residents can also expect to have a rainy New Year's Eve and Day, forecasters warn. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Three hikers found dead on Mt. Baldy. Harsh weather blocks recovery of bodies Three people died on Mt. Baldy, and powerful Santa Ana winds have prevented helicopters from recovering their bodies, authorities said Tuesday. Read More Disney to integrate Hulu and Disney+ in 2026 Hulu isn't going away but the integration, announced earlier this year, is designed to boost Disney+'s offerings Read More ADVERTISEMENT Tatiana Schlossberg, a granddaughter of President Kennedy, has died at 35 Schlossberg was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in May 2024 at 34. After the birth of her second child, her doctor noticed her white blood cell count was high. It turned out to be acute myeloid leukemia with a rare mutation, mostly seen in older people. Read More Actor Mickey Rourke faces eviction from L.A. home over $60,000 in unpaid rent Oscar nominee Mickey Rourke was served with an eviction notice over nearly $60,000 in unpaid rent on his three-bedroom Los Angeles home. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now This legendary L.A. music venue is closing after 25 years. But its story isn't over The Hotel Cafe, Hollywood's beloved music venue and springboard for many renowned artists, is leaving its post on Cahuenga Boulevard in 2026. Read More Southern California's unlikely AI mecca is this very industrial city Vernon has become an essential location for artificial intelligence data centers. Read More A new California law requires tortillas to include an extra ingredient starting Jan. 1 Starting in 2025, California tortillas will contain folic acid to help prevent birth defects — a change aimed at closing a gap for Latina mothers. Read More Swimmer believed to be victim of shark is found dead, a shark-deterrent band around her ankle An intensive search ended this weekend after rescue teams recovered Erica Fox's body six days after she vanished from Monterey Bay, officials confirmed Monday night. Read More It's only December but this SoCal desert escape is already blanketed in wildflowers In Borrego Springs, you'll find a mini explosion of sunflowers, desert sand-verbena, basket evening primrose and even elusive desert lilies. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading This Evening's Big Stories from the Los Angeles Times Sign up for more L.A. Times newsletters. Sign Up You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from L.A. Times. Unsubscribe | Manage marketing email preferences | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell My Personal Information | CA Notice of Collection Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. Place an ad or classified. Copyright © 2025, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES latimes.com