USA TODAY analysis finds 3.3 million Americans live in areas with "very high" wildfire risk and 14.8 million more at “relatively high” risk.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — More rain fell Monday on parts of Southern California after causing mudflows over the weekend, helping firefighters but boosting the risk of toxic ash runoff in areas scorched by Los Angeles-area wildfires.

Brady Smigiel -- the latest can't-miss California high school quarterback with a big arm and incredible stats -- on Sunday de-committed from Florida State, telling the recruiting websites he will reset his recruitment and concentrate on six other schools,

Realtors said California fire refugees moving to Florida small compared to Covid-motivated migration, but follows a trend that began during COVID.

A win for California would push their record over .500, and after one quarter of play they've put themselves in a good position to make it happen. They have jumped out to a quick 37-33 lead against Florida State.

Climate-related losses in California and Florida have risen in lockstep over the last decade. Last year was particularly costly for reinsurers. The fires will add to billions of dollars in reinsurance payouts for Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which caused $41 billion in combined insured losses.

The fire wiped out almost everything,” Bernard said. “It's a war zone. We're all just dealing with it day by day, but it's so much uncertainty.”

As wildfires continue to rage in southern California, many victims are now seeking refuge in Florida. Local realtors are reporting an uptick in inquiries about rentals from the West Coast. Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25 Real estate agent Holly Meyer Lucas,

Newbury Park quarterback Brady Smigiel scrambles out of the pocket and away from the Ventura defense during the second quarter of their CIF-SS Division 5 first-round playoff game on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, at Newbury Park High. The Panthers won 42-30. / JOE LUMAYA/SPECIAL TO THE STAR / USA TODAY NETWORK

Florida State faces California. Our college basketball odds series has our Florida State California prediction, odds and pick for Wednesday.

The rain that is expected to hit the scorched Los Angeles landscape this weekend may bring relief to the fire fights, but it could also bring flash floods and mudslides. Although forecasts show that the risk is relatively low, local officials are taking the warnings seriously.

A California man was convicted for a sophisticated diamond investment fraud scheme, defrauding investors with false promises and using funds for personal expenses.