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

First of two “atmospheric rivers” bringing heavy rain and Sierra snow through evening; second stronger storm due this weekend.

2. FARM WORKER SHORTAGE

Alarmed by tough talk targeting immigrants illegally in the country, California’s farming industry calls on representatives to educate the incoming president on the workforce it takes to feed the country.

3. GOOGLE-LABOR

U.S. Labor Department trying to bar Google from doing business with the government unless it turns over employee information.

4. HELICOPTER SEARCH

Witnesses report small helicopter down in Los Angeles harbor; no wreckage found.

5. LEGISLATURE

Both houses of the California Legislature meet to consider legislation.