The Los Angeles River worked exactly how it was supposed to in the latest storms, but with climate change and extreme weather, Southern California will have to grapple with keeping flood defenses strong while dealing with ecological and environmental concerns.
After a winter storm slammed Southern California with record-breaking rainfall, a piano made news after it was ejected from a vacant home in the middle of a.
Capturing rainfall is only one part of the L.A. River's job. It is also a flood control channel that is critical to protecting lives and properties when stormwaters surge.