Ethan Ragsdale said in a statement that the body was "entangled in the trees off the bank of the creek." Gavin Newsom to visit the area and see the damage, noting that Rancho Palos Verdes officials planned to ask him to declare a state of emergency. "There's so much saturation that there could be a risk of debris flows and landslides for several weeks after the rain stops," he said. Gusts as strong as 60 miles per hour were recorded Monday, raising the risk of toppled trees or snapped-off branches. "_____(Los Angeles Times staff writers Rong-Gong Lin II and Anthony De Leon contributed to this report.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 20, 2024 16:52 UTC