They paved paradise. And now it's flooding a lot.

California has spent the first weeks of the year dealing with a "parade of storms" that has left the Golden State distinctly waterlogged.

VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Jan. 18, 2023 THE LATEST There's nowhere for California's rain to go. That needs to change. by Hayes Brown California has spent the first weeks of the year dealing with a "parade of storms" that has left the Golden State distinctly waterlogged. Over the weekend, more precipitation slammed into the state, causing snow closures up in the mountains, flooding down in San Diego and a mudslide near Oakland. The state has had rainfall totals of 400% to 600% above average since Christmas, an amount that would likely overwhelm almost any region, especially one so parched after years of drought.   But the severity of the flooding in California's cities shouldn't come as a surprise given how few places the deluge can go once it has fallen from the sky.   This is a preview of Hayes Brown's latest article. Read their full column here. TOP STORIES FRANK FIGLIUZZI With one simple move, Biden could put his classified documents scandal behind him Now's a good time for Joe Biden to invite the FBI into his house. Read more. ZEESHAN ALEEM A MAGA politico has been arrested over a chilling conspiracy  It seems only logical that election denialism would lead to violence. Read more. JA'HAN JONES DeSantis admin rages over National Hockey League's diversity effort The statement from Ron DeSantis' office is a tortured way of saying the Florida governor stands with civilian white dudes. Read more. STEVE BENEN Two Southern states still celebrate a Confederate general on MLK Day We are 158 years removed from the Civil War. This is more than a little bewildering. Read more.         TOP VIDEOS MORNING JOE Marjorie Taylor Greene and Paul Gosar get top House committee assignments ALL IN New Mexico state senator allegedly targeted by Solomon Peña recounts attack on home DEADLINE WHITE HOUSE Michael Cohen speaks with Manhattan DA amid new chapter of Trump investigation MSNBC Watch: MSNBC's National Day of Racial Healing audience Q&A MORE FROM MSNBC This week, in a bonus episode of "Into America," Trymaine Lee learns about the history of the Tremé neighborhood in New Orleans, and how the community is fighting to save it, as part of MSNBC's Racial Healing Town Hall. Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts.  On Sunday, Feb. 5, MSNBC Films presents "Guerrilla Habeas," the latest installment of the documentary series "The Turning Point." The film offers an intimate look at immigrants in the U.S. threatened by deportation and the determined lawyers who stop at nothing to keep those families together. Watch "Guerrilla Habeas" Sunday, Feb. 5 at 10 p.m. ET on MSNBC and streaming on Peacock.  30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE