"Fatal Storm: Tree Falls on Homes in Southern California and Santa Cruz Mountains"

A dangerous storm system has battered California, resulting in at least two deaths and record rainfall in Southern California. Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in eight Southern California counties as the storm caused flooding, downed trees, power outages, and landslides. The storm also impacted the San Francisco Bay Area and the Central Coast, leaving over half a million people without power. Meteorologists warn that there is still a significant amount of rain expected, with some areas already surpassing the average February rainfall in just two days.