The northern lights dazzled across California skies late Friday night — even as far south as Los Angeles County.

The stunning nighttime display of pink and purple lights across the sky was mostly visible in the high desert and along Highway 2 in the Angeles National Forest. Several viewers posted their photos on social media.

“Never would’ve dreamed of seeing #aurora here, much less capturing it with an iPhone. Breathtaking,” one person wrote on X.

Typically confined to polar regions, the aurora borealis is making an appearance in the continental United States this weekend thanks to an unusually strong solar storm. The dazzling phenomenon, also known as the northern lights, is caused by supercharged collisions of solar energy into the gas of Earth’s atomosphere.

For the first time since January 2005, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a severe geomagnetic storm watch, warning that a concentration of energy flaring from the sun could disturb Earth’s electromagnetic field.

A geomagnetic storm happens when energy from solar wind is transferred into the electromagnetic field around Earth. Most of these atomic particles are usually deflected, except for those in the polar areas, which create the northern lights.

But unusually strong bursts of energy can cause geomagnetic storms large enough to disrupt communications, and NOAA said there have already been “reports of power grid irregularities” and disruptions to GPS signals. The storms also create colorful nighttime displays in the sky much farther south.

Those that missed last night’s performance may still be able to catch a glimpse — the storm is expected to persist through Sunday. Simply look north.

Times staff writers Corinne Purtill and Jaclyn Cosgrove contributed to this article.

The northern lights appear Friday above Highway 2 in Angeles National Forest.

(Jaclyn Cosgrove / Los Angeles Times)

Mere days after Barron Trump was set to be the Republican RNC Delegate, and make his solo political appearance, he’s backed out. Right when people thought he was following in his father, former US President Donald Trump, his mother Melania Trump confirmed that Barron isn’t stepping into politics just yet.

Melania confirmed to People on May 10 that Barron won’t be a delegate at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

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“While Barron is honored to have been chosen as a delegate by the Florida Republican Party, he regretfully declines to participate due to prior commitments,” the Office of Melania Trump.

However, most of Donald’s other children, and children-in-law, have been chosen like Don Jr., Eric and Tiffany, as well as Don Jr.’s fiancée, Kimberly Guilfoyle, and Tiffany’s husband, Michael Boulos. Ivanka and Jared Kushner weren’t attached since both have distanced themselves from politics.

The Republican National Convention in Milwaukee will take place in July, meaning that at that time, he’ll either be doing summer classes for his first year of college, or prepping for college.

For those who don’t know, Donald has five children in total. He and his first wife, the late Ivana Trump, welcomed three children named Donald Jr., born in 1977, Ivanka, born in Oct 1981, and Eric, in 1984. Donald and his second wife Marla Maples welcomed a daughter named Tiffany, born in Oct 1993.

Donald welcomed his fifth child named Barron, born in March 2006, with his current wife Melania, and now, his youngest is searching for the perfect college.

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The arrival this weekend of Mother’s Day 2024 means millions of Americans are planning to celebrate their moms in one special way or another.

For some, Mother’s Day means cooking a homemade meal, maybe even serving breakfast in bed. 

Florida-based celebrity chef Robert Irvine of “Restaurant: Impossible” fame shared a waffle croque madame recipe with Fox News Digital and said it’s one of his favorite breakfasts.

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“This is the best of both worlds. You get the sweet from the waffle and the savory from the ham and eggs,” he said. 

“It’s a nice balance of carbs and protein, all in a classy little package with a fancy-sounding name.”

Chef Robert Irvine said this waffle recipe is a “best of both worlds” breakfast option for Mother’s Day. “You get the sweet from the waffle and the savory from the ham and eggs,” he said.  (Chef Robert Irvine)

Irvine said that, to him, Mother’s Day screams breakfast in bed as a way of pampering the person who means so much to everyone in the family. 

“That should start with serving her a uniquely delicious meal, not something that is part of the regular breakfast rotation in your house,” he said. 

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Here’s how to make his waffle croque madame recipe. 

Waffle Croque Madame by Chef Robert Irvine 

Irvine’s waffle croque madame incorporates eggs, ham, cheese and mustard.  (Chef Robert Irvine)

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients for the waffles

2 large eggs

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 ¾ cups milk

½ cup vegetable oil

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

4 teaspoons baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

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Ingredients for the cheese sauce 

1 stick butter

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 quart whole milk

2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese

1 cup Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon nutmeg

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Salt and pepper, to taste

A traditional meal on Mother’s Day often includes providing breakfast in bed for mom. (iStock)

Ingredients for the sandwich

1 lb. thinly sliced ham

4 tablespoons whole grain mustard

3 tablespoons grapeseed oil

4 eggs

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Directions for the waffles 

1. Pre-heat a waffle iron.

2. In a mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the eggs for about 2 minutes until flurry.

3. Beat in flour, milk, vegetable oil, sugar, baking powder, salt and vanilla extract. Ensure all ingredients are incorporated and the mixture is smooth.

4. Spray the preheated waffle iron with nonstick spray and pour the mixture onto the waffle iron. Cook until golden brown.

Chef Irvine shared a unique recipe of his with Fox News Digital for Mother’s Day this year.  (Chef Robert Irvine/Paul Sirochman Photography)

Directions for the cheese sauce

1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.

2. Using a whisk, add flour to the melted butter. Whisk until smooth and allow it to cook for about 9 minutes. The roux should be light brown.

3. Using a whisk, slowly incorporate the milk. It should be thickened by the roux.

4. Increase the heat and allow the mixture to lightly simmer for about 5 minutes.

5. Drop the heat to medium-low and incorporate shredded cheddar, Parmesan cheese, nutmeg and cayenne pepper.

6. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

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How to plate 

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add sliced ham and allow it to warm through for about 2 minutes. Remove it from the pan and set it aside.

2. Add grapeseed oil and crack an egg into the pan. Cook this for about 3 minutes. The white of the egg should be cooked through, and the yolk should still be runny. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

3. Place the warm waffle on the bottom of the plate.

4. Top the waffle with the sliced ham and pour the cheese sauce over the ham. Top with a cooked egg and whole grain mustard.

5. Enjoy!

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