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Precipitation will then spread into Southern California on Monday, with 80% chance of rain in Long Beach, according to the National Weather Service.

Northern California residents relieved that this weeks rain helped contain stubborn wildfires and soaked dry gardens were cleaning up Friday and preparing for a massive storm this weekend that could bring flash flooding to vast areas scorched by fire.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Moderate to heavy rain fell across Northern California on Friday, heading into a weekend expected bring increasingly stormy weather to the drought-stricken state while also raising

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Moderate to heavy rain fell across Northern California on Friday, heading into a weekend expected bring increasingly stormy weather to the drought-stricken state while also raising concerns about flash flooding in vast areas scorched by wildfires.

Northern California is finally getting drenched this week. But experts say the rain won't be enough to end the drought plaguing the western United States.

Californians rejoiced when big drops of water started falling from the sky for the first time in any measurable way since the spring, an annual soaking that heralds the start of the rainy season following some of the driest months on record.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Californians rejoiced this week when big drops of water...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Californians rejoiced this week when big drops of water started falling from the sky for the first time in any measurable way since the spring, an annual soaking that heralds the start of the rainy season following some of the hottest and driest months on record.

Even if California were to have above-average rain and snow this winter, warming temperatures mean it still likely won't be enough to make up for all the water...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Californians rejoiced this week when big drops of water...