Melodee Buzzard's Murder 'Deliberate And Ruthless': Sheriff | Man Bites Officer |State Of Emergency: Patch PM

Catch up on Southern California's top stories for Friday, Dec. 26.

Authorities Search For Woman Reported Being Swept Away In SFV River

Authorities searched San Fernando Valley waterways following the Friday morning report.

Melodee Buzzard's Murder By Mother Was 'Calculated, Deliberate, And Ruthless,' Sheriff Claims

Prosecutors said they will not seek the death penalty but will seek life in prison without the possibility of parole.

State Of Emergency: Floods, Avalanches And 25-Foot Surf Following Wettest-Christmas In Decades

Parts of the state experienced the wettest Christmas in 54 years, and forecasters warn the state isn't out of danger Friday

SD Man Killed By Falling Tree During Pineapple Express Storm

The 61-year-old San Diego man was struck by a falling tree branch on Christmas Eve.

16-Year-Old Dies After 2-Car Crash In Long Beach: Police Investigation Continues

Police said speed and distracted driving are being investigated as factors in the crash.

RivCo Braces For More Rain, Flood Watch Issued

Forecasters warn that saturated ground could lead to flooding and debris flows as another round of rain and mountain snow moves into RivCo.

2 Ski Patrollers Caught In Mammoth Avalanche

Both patrollers were hospitalized, with one sustaining serious injuries, the resort said Friday morning.

Suspected DUI Driver Arrested After High-Speed Chase In Oceanside

A witness reported a suspect throwing beer out of a vehicle and driving around at a very high rate of speed.

Woman Hurt When Seat Broke Disputes SoFi Stadium Liability Release Claim

The lawsuit was filed by a Rams season ticket holder injured during a preseason game.

Pacific Palisades House Fire Knocked Down

The Christmas day house fire took 37 minutes for firefighters to extinguish.