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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Debris flows brought on by the strongest atmospheric river of the season swept a car off a southern California highway and into the ocean and left roads submerged in sludge. While the heavy rains from the storm hitting the region have begun to ease, the risk of rock and mudslides on wildfire-scarred hillsides continues Friday since dangerous slides can strike even after rain stops. There is particular risk in scorched areas where vegetation that helps keep soil anchored has burned away. To the north, snow and ice caused major pileups on highways in Oregon and Washington, injuring at least 10 people. The West Coast storms are just the latest in a week of bad weather across the U.S.

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has been hospitalized at Rome’s Gemelli Polyclinic to continue his ongoing treatment for bronchitis and to undergo tests. The Vatican canceled his events through Monday. Since being diagnosed with bronchitis last Thursday, the 88-year-old pope has continued his activities and audiences indoors at Casa Santa Marta, the Vatican residence where he lives, with a public appearance on Sunday. Francis has long battled health problems, including long bouts of bronchitis.

The City of Jennings is moving forward with healthy finances after a recent audit of its financial statements for the year ending June 30, 2024.

A new charter amendment for the Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development Commission is moving forward, while provisions to include accountability will be addressed before the City of Jennings approves the measure.

The Jennings City Council rejected a bid for the city’s water plant project which came in drastically over budget during a recent meeting.

(The Center Square) — A growing number of energy companies are looking to nuclear recycling as a way to address waste management concerns while strengthening domestic fuel supply.