Pacific Coast Highway will be closed this week because of potential mud and debris flows during the upcoming storms.

The wet weather will bring relief to Southern California after a prolonged period of dryness, but there’s concern that any bursts of heavy rainfall could cause flooding.

The weather provided relief for crews working to contain wildfires, though rain over a burn area ups the chances of flooding and mudslides

The Los Angeles area is preparing for the tail end of an atmospheric river that will bring "beneficial rain," forecasters say.

Caltrans is expected to shut down a section of Pacific Coast Highway on Tuesday afternoon because of concerns about the rain and possible mudslides.

Palisades residents and contractors will be able to access homes via Chautauqua Boulevard with passes LOS ANGELES – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) today announced that in anticipation of predicted rain,