Since July, the University of Southern California has laid off more than 900 employees, as it attempts to reduce a deficit that exceeded $200 million in Fiscal Year 2025.

An oil trade group said drilling off Southern California was of interest. But the environmental pushback would be considerable.

Rain showers, thunderstorms, and flooding could be in store for parts of the coast as showers are expected to last for about two days. With recent King Tides affecting the central and northern coast, road flooding has become a constant issue in the area.