I'm Davan Maharaj, editor of the Los Angeles Times. In July, in the middle of a drought, record rainstorms roll through the Southland; and have Republicans let Donald Trump go too far? Here are some story lines I don't want you to miss today. TOP STORIES Clouds Burst Yes, we're still in a drought, but what a weekend. Thunderstorms pumped in by a tropical storm off Baja brought lightning, beach closures and power outages. A bridge washout closed Interstate 10 in both directions at Desert Center. How unusual is this?