On "LA Times Today" we discuss a crushing backlog of immigration applications that has slowed the process to a crawl, meaning many will die before they can come to the U.S. legally.

Also, in prison they call it the hole or solitary confinement, but there are conflicting rules about what it is, how it works and who gets it.

Plus, despite the drought, California is now at greater risk of a devastating mega-flood, which could displace up to 10 million people.

And, "South Park" turns 25, how creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone keep it fresh, funny and foul.