Key takeaways: The ninth atmospheric river in a three-week series of major winter storms was churning through California on Monday. The storms have caused significant…
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On Monday morning, a shooting in Goshen, California left six people dead, including a 17-year-old mother and her 6-month-old baby. The Tulare County Sheriff's Office is searching for at least two suspects in connection with the shooting and is asking anyone with information to contact them. Sheriff Mike Boudreaux expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and is doing everything he can to bring justice to the perpetrators.
California is facing yet another round of extreme weather this weekend, with bands of thunderstorms and an atmospheric river storm causing flooding, mudslides, and thousands of evacuations. Governor Gavin Newsom has urged residents to take necessary precautions and limit non-essential travel, while the National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for much of the state. Record rainfall has caused power outages and more rain and snow is expected, prompting residents to stay safe as the storm continues.
California has been hit by eight powerful storms driven by atmospheric rivers since Dec. 26, causing widespread damage, flooding, and power outages. Residents are being urged to take precautions and be prepared for more storms in the coming days, with the National Weather Service continuing to monitor the situation and provide updates. Over 68,000 utility customers were without electricity on Saturday morning, though this number was reduced by more than half during the afternoon.
California is expecting more stormy weather over the weekend and into next week, with heavy lower elevation rain, significant mountain snow, and strong winds. Governor Newsom has declared a state of emergency in several counties and FEMA has authorized the use of federal funds to help with recovery efforts. Residents are advised to take precautions to protect themselves and their property, such as stocking up on supplies and preparing for power outages.
Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis and Priscilla Presley, passed away at the age of 54. Her mother, Priscilla Presley, and Nicolas Cage, who was previously married to Presley, shared their condolences. Presley was known for her work as a singer-songwriter and was remembered fondly by her family and friends.
Lisa Marie Presley, the only daughter of Elvis and Priscilla Presley, has passed away at the age of 54. She wrote an essay for People magazine in August in honor of National Grief Awareness Day and spoke about grief in her final Instagram post before her death. Her son, Benjamin Keough, died in 2020, and her death comes as a shock to the family and fans of the singer-songwriter.
Search teams have been combing through a Central California creek for the past three days in search of 5-year-old Kyle Doan, who was swept away by floodwaters on Monday. Severe weather conditions have been hampering the search, with National Guard and search teams searching "bank to bank" and dive teams searching below the surface of the water. The Bay Area and Central Coast have been particularly hard hit by the storms, with more storms expected to bring unprecedented amounts of precipitation in the coming days.