The Los Angeles area is preparing for its first rain since wildfires first broke out weeks ago. But too much rain at once could bring its own set of significant issues.

Experts say compromise might be needed to get the president’s support for a big aid package. Some say politicization of the process would set a bad precedent.

The South is bracing for a major winter storm, most of the nation remains gripped by extreme cold, and high winds could fan flames in California.

WASHINGTON – Southern California’s ongoing wildfires — which so far have killed 27 and burned down at least 10,000 homes — are expected to need billions of dollars in disaster

More than 220 million people across the United States are facing dangerous cold that will also open the door for a potentially historic and crippling winter storm that could deliver snow as far south as Florida and the Gulf of Mexico.

The rain that is expected to hit the scorched Los Angeles landscape this weekend may bring relief to the fire fights, but it could also bring flash floods and mudslides. Although forecasts show that the risk is relatively low, local officials are taking the warnings seriously.

Southern California lawmakers on both sides of the aisle largely agree: No conditions on wildfire aid.

In an interview aired Wednesday night, Trump said he may withhold aid to California until the state adjusts how it manages its scarce water resources. He falsely claimed that California’s fish conservation efforts in the northern part of the state are responsible for fire hydrants running dry in urban areas.

Southern cities largely unfamiliar with snow and ice are getting creative in their efforts to clean up from this week's winter storm

Garamendi recalled that Louisiana received $120 billion without political strings and he wanted Landry to be aware of “the current discussion going on that the relief for southern California ...

Between snow in New Orleans that postponed last week's game and wildfires in Southern California, a number of schedule changes impact the Bucks down the stretch.

President Trump will venture into deep-blue California on Friday for a closely-watched visit that could determine disaster aid for the state and how Trump will work with Democratic governors