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. STORMS

Hundreds flee homes as heavy rains cause Northern California rivers to overtop their banks.

2. GOLDEN GLOBES

Sunny musical “La La Land” dances to record 7 wins at Beverly Hills ceremony.

3. MERYL STREEP

Golden Globes speech turns out to be opening volley in war of words with President-elect Donald Trump.

4. ORCA SIGHTING

Whale watchers spot rare pod of killer whales, including calf, off Southern California.

5. WARRIORS-KINGS

Stephen Curry scores 30, leads Golden State to 117-106 win against Sacramento.