Heavy rain expected in Southern California over Easter weekend, some festivities canceled

Several local Easter weekend celebrations have been rescheduled as a storm system sweeping through Los Angeles and Orange counties could produce heavy rain in some areas. "This could be an efficient rain producer, as (models) show an atmospheric river pointing straight into Southern California Saturday into Sunday," the NWS said in a statement. "The timing and intensity of the precipitation remain in flux, but ... regardless of the exact track, cooler temperatures, gusty onshore winds and widespread precipitation continue to appear likely for the weekend." The expected rain made the...