Marines Say 'Mad Dog' Mattis May Temper Trump as Defense Secretary
Retired Marine Gen. James Mattis is scheduled to be on Capitol Hill today for his Senate confirmation hearing as Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense. Mattis is seen as a legend by Marines, especially those at Camp Pendleton, near San Diego, who he commanded in Iraq and Afghanistan. They say the man called 'Mad Dog' might help ground the incoming Trump administration.
For Some L.A. Homeless, a Rising River Heightens Storms' Threat
More rain is predicted for Southern California today. In Los Angeles County, winter shelters for homeless people have made a couple of thousand extra beds available. But around 32,000 people countywide seek shelter on stormy nights.