CALIFORNIA — Californians may have another chance at seeing the northern lights Monday night, due to a solar flare-up, according to a report by the San Francisco Chronicle.

The solar storm is the result of a coronal mass ejection, which happens when solar material and magnetic fields erupt, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The aurora borealis is powered by magnetic storms, which are triggered by solar activities such as flares.

Due to this flare, the aurora borealis will be visible late Monday night and into early Tuesday morning over many northern states and parts of the lower Midwest, according to NOAA predictions.

“As billions of charged particles collide with Earth’s magnetic field, these collisions produce lights and, depending on the molecules and location in the atmosphere, can produce green, blue, or even red aurora lights,” Accuweather experts explained.

Last month, the Northern Lights were even visible in Southern California.

The Northern Lights were also visible in the Bay Area back in June, making 2025 a banner year for the phenomenon, which can’t often be seen in the Golden State.

Back then, scientists marveled that there were two coronal mass ejections so close together in 2024 and 2025.

“The fact that we’ve had a similar incident two years in a row — that’s exceptionally unusual,” Chabot Space and Science Center astronomer Gerald McKeegan told SFGATE.

Read more from the San Francisco Chronicle.

Patch Staffer Ashley Ludwig contributed to this report.

LOS ANGELES – It may be too warm to wear your favorite holiday sweater this week.

Amid the holiday season, Southern California will experience summer-like weather, with warm and dry conditions expected to last through Wednesday. 

What we know:

The region will experience above-average temperatures as high pressure builds in Southern California. 

Inland communities can expect highs around 81 degrees, while coastal areas will enjoy sunny skies with temperatures reaching 72 degrees. The warmest spots, such as in the Inland Empire, may see temperatures as high as 87 degrees. Meanwhile, the Pacific Northwest is experiencing heavy rainfall due to an atmospheric river, which is deflecting storms away from Southern California.

Timeline:

Monday and Tuesday:

• Summer-like weather with warm and dry conditions.
• Morning patchy fog followed by afternoon sunshine.
• Inland temperatures around 81 degrees; coastal areas at 72 degrees.

Through Wednesday:

• Continuation of warm and dry weather.
• High pressure maintains above-normal temperatures.

Weekend:

• Gradual decrease in temperatures.
• Shift from offshore to onshore winds.
• Inland temperatures may reach up to 87 degrees before cooling.

What’s next:

By the weekend, a shift from offshore to onshore winds will help bring temperatures down slightly. In addition, no rain is anticipated in the next seven days.

Cats & Comics Rescue, a downtown Upland shop that relies on the sale of comic books and collectibles to support the care of dozens of rescue cats, is recovering from a break-in that occurred early Friday morning. Surveillance footage shows a suspect shattering the front entrance around 5 a.m. and heading directly for the store’s display cases, taking rare comic books, Pokémon cards and other items before fleeing. 

Jeremy Guerra, the shop’s owner, said the financial loss is substantial. While the full scope of the theft is still being assessed, he estimated that the value of stolen comics alone exceeds $5,000. The impact, he said, extends beyond merchandise. The sales of those items help fund the rescue operation located within the same space, covering medical care, food and other essentials for cats awaiting adoption. The shop is currently caring for 22 cats.

“The reason why we do cats and comics is because the cat rescue doesn’t survive alone,” Guerra said. “This is the big part, it’s the comics and card sales, that’s what keeps us alive.”

The shop allows visitors to spend time with the animals for a $5 fee, and all cats are available for adoption at an additional cost that includes vaccinations, spay or neuter services and deworming. The space doubles as a comic store and an animal sanctuary, offering a space where customers can both browse and connect with the cats waiting to be adopted.

After news of the break-in spread, community members began offering support. A mother and daughter arrived with donations of cat food and cash, contributions Guerra described as deeply moving. “When people bring in donations, it does get me teary-eyed, for sure,” he said.

Despite the setback, Guerra said the community’s response has affirmed the shop’s mission. Those who wish to contribute can donate online or provide items such as cat food.

Cats & Comics Rescue remains open daily at 136 E. 9th St. from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Information about supporting the rescue or adopting a cat is available through the shop’s official website.

Jillian Smukler’s reporting contributed to this article.