Category: Southland

Southland Smelters | Pure Fly NZ S.1 Ep. 2

This film is only available in North America, South America, Asia, Oceania, the UK, and Africa because of territorial licensing. Episode 2 of Pure Fly NZ sees the team head into the deep south following a hot tip about trout in the Southland estuaries feeding aggressively on a large run of smelts (tiny bait fish)…


Rain Inundates Parts of Southland, Causing Flooding, Mudslides

LOS ANGELES—Heavy rain poured on the Southland overnight Dec. 29, prompting mudslides, debris flows, and flooding that made for a messy morning drive that was fortunately light due to the approaching holiday weekend. Snowfall forced the closure of Interstate 5 through the Grapevine early Thursday morning in northern Los Angeles County, while a mudslide blocked…


Officials Warn of Elevated Bacteria Levels in Orange County Oceans Following Rainstorm

Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA) officials advised swimmers to avoid coastal waters Oct. 25 after a massive rainstorm made its way down to the Southland. “Swimmers should avoid coastal waters impacted by discharging storm drains, creeks, and rivers, and beach users should avoid contact with any runoff on the beach during dry or wet…


End-of-Summer Heat Expected in Southland Through Wednesday

LOS ANGELES—Summer may be coming to an end, but a mid-summer-like blast of heat is hitting the Southland today, and it will persist into tomorrow before a cooling trend begins. A heat advisory issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) will be in effect until 8 p.m. Wednesday in the San Fernando Valley, with temperatures…