California residents are bracing for an early winter storm that is predicted to dust the Sierra Madre with snow, according to the National Weather Service.

An early-season storm is poised to blast California's Sierra Nevada with cold air and dust its highest peaks with light snow Sunday night into Monday, according to the National Weather Service. Elevations above about 8,

California issued its earliest snow advisory in the past 20 years with an alert early this week for residents in the Sierra Nevada, according to the National Weather Service. From Sunday to Monday,

The 2024 California League Championship Series will have a Game 3 after the defending champion Modesto Nuts could not finish out the series sweep at home. After the Nuts took Game 1 10-8 on the road Sunday, the Lake Elsinore Storm scored nine runs Tuesday evening in Modesto to take Game 2 9-2, evening the best-of-three series.

The Modesto Nuts are back-to-back champions after defeating the Lake Elsinore Storm 2-1 in the California League Championship Series.

The general manager of the team said she is hoping this win can create momentum ahead of negotiations with the city for a longer-term lease agreement in Modesto.