5 California Things to Know for Today

Your daily look at late-breaking California news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:

1. WATER CONSERVATION

Regulator strongly suggests state will keep drought rules despite wet winter storms.

2. MOUNTAIN DEATH

Ski patrol member killed in accident involving explosives used to trigger avalanche at Lake Tahoe resort.

3. WORLDSTAR FOUNDER

Lee O’Denat, who started “R-rated” WorldStarHipHop.com, dies in San Diego at 43.

4. OCTAVIA SPENCER

New Oscar nominee plans talk with Gloria Steinem about progress of women of color in Hollywood.

5. STEPH CURRY

Golden State superstar talks regrets while honored by high school, college in return to North Carolina.