Recent rainfall and increased debris from fire zones have prompted Los Angeles County public health officials to issue an advisory and close several miles of coastline.

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L.A. County's first significant storm in more than eight months has already forced the closure of I-5, unleashed mud on roadways, and closed Malibu's public schools.

Carolla spoke about leaving his home due to wildfires and his upcoming gigs, including an appearance at the Comedy Fantasy Camp in Hollywood this weekend.

All public Malibu schools will be closed Monday due to the storm causing dangerous road conditions and bringing challenges with accessing the schools, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District announced.

Much-needed rain has begun to fall over Southern California, bringing relief to the drought-stricken region but also the threat of toxic runoff.

Some schools in the Pasadena area are reopening on Monday following the Eaton Fire, as other schools in the Malibu area close down due to dangerous weather and road conditions. The Pasadena Unified School District announced that campuses will reopen for: The district says all sites were cleaned and sanitized by a specialized contractor and masks will be distributed

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Heavy rain beginning Sunday afternoon caused some mudslides, and snow closed part of Interstate 5 near Los Angeles.

The rain is raising concerns about potential mudslides in recent burn scar areas, including Malibu, Altadena, and other regions.

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