Stockton, California

Heavy rain from the remnants of Tropical Storm Isaias triggered five landslides and partially washed out roads in McDowell County, North Carolina, overnight. McDowell County Emergency Management reported the Woodlawn area saw the worst damage after more than six inches of rain fell in the area.

The Woodlawn-Sevier Volunteer Fire Department responded to a steady string of slides through the night, checking new sites roughly every half hour to an hour. Officials said no one was injured or trapped, and all roads remained open except one. No personal property was destroyed.

Crews said the response felt routine compared to the destruction left by Hurricane Helene, with one firefighter describing the overnight work as manageable rather than an emergency. The Shiflet Marion McDowell Airfield also faced a scare as floodwaters approached hangars, though the airport manager said major damage was avoided. The storm underscores the region's continued vulnerability to flooding and landslides following previous severe weather events.

Democratic Rep. Josh Harder faces Republican John McBride in the general election for California's 9th Congressional District, a rematch after McBride failed to advance past the primary in 2024. Harder, first elected in 2018 and representing the 9th District since 2022 redistricting, won 60% of the June primary vote to McBride's 23%.

The district, centered in the northern San Joaquin Valley with parts of Contra Costa County, was redrawn ahead of this cycle to favor Harder's reelection, trimming areas like Lodi and Stockton while adding Antioch. It was previously one of two California districts to back Donald Trump in 2024 while also electing a Democrat to Congress.

Harder, a former venture capitalist, has focused on eliminating the gas tax, promoting alternative energy projects, and lowering healthcare costs, including prescription drug prices. McBride, a longtime strength and conditioning coach and Central Valley resident, is emphasizing affordability, a Make America Healthy Again-aligned healthcare approach, agriculture support, and tougher crime penalties.