An unusually strong storm system called an atmospheric river is dousing Southern California. More than four inches of rain fell over coastal Santa Barbara County early Friday as the storm moved south toward Los Angeles.

In less than 24 hours, California experienced nearly a dozen weather and natural events - heavy rain, flooding, lightning, snow, high winds, landslides, fog, blowing dust, wildfires, a rainbow and an earthquake. And this came just one day after the aurora illuminated skies across the state and much of the nation.

A Pacific storm could help California crews battle the dangerous Pack Fire in Mono County, but it could also wreak havoc on fire-charred communities further south.

It’s not easy to add green space where it’s most needed. The small city of South Gate is a success story — and a model for the region.

Makai Lemon made 10 catches for 153 yards and a second-half touchdown, and No. 17 Southern California scored 19 unanswered points to keep its College Football Playoff hopes alive with a 26-21 victory over Iowa on Saturday.

South Carolina women's basketball earned its first top-10 win of the season on Saturday night, defeating No. 8 Southern California by a score of 69-52. The Gamecocks' dominance in the paint and on defense was the difference in their fourth straight win to start the year.