A fierce new wildfire has exploded in Southern California, already burning thousands of acres near Castaic. Meanwhile, the Southland could get some much-needed rain and snow this weekend, but that also raises the risk of mudslides in the fire zone

The worst of the Palisades and Eaton fires may be over, but the recovery will take years, and the state legislature got down to business today to begin that process, with hearings during a special session.

For more, KCBS Political Reporter Doug Sovern spoke with State Senate President pro tem Mike McGuire, who represents Senate District 2, which covers the North Coast from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Oregon border.