↑ Northern California Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing GOP's narrow control of the House to 218-213 - Republican Doug LaMalfa, a seven-term U.S. representative from California, has died, GOP officials said Tuesday. LaMalfa represented Northern California’s 1st District, along the Oregon border, including Redding and reaching just north of High tides and heavy rain flood parts of California’s Bay Area - King tides cause highest floodwaters in decades for area, while people are rescued from trapped cars and roads closeHeavy rain, high tides cause flooding along stretch of Northern California - Heavy rain and high tides believed to be the most severe in two decades caused flooding in parts of Northern California on Saturday, prompting road closures and rescues of people trapped in cars. Authorities were called to assist when carsFederal judge blocks ICE from arresting immigrants who show up for court appointments in Northern California - Judge P. Casey Pitts issued a ruling that would block Immigration and Customs Enforcement from detaining immigrants who show up to court hearings in Northern California.As Heavy Rains Roll In, Southern California Drivers Urged To Reconsider Christmas Travel - Southern California could see its wettest Christmas in years and warned about flash flooding, mudslides and debris flows in areas scorched by last January's wildfires.Trump promised a San Francisco crime crackdown. His administration did the opposite - By Brad Heath SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 2 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump vowed this year to flood San Francisco with federal agents – and even soldiers – to crack down on crime.