"Southern California Hit by Record Rainfall, Mudslides, and Floods"

A large and dangerous storm system brought heavy rain, mudslides, floods, and power outages to Southern California, prompting a state of emergency declaration and evacuation orders in several areas. The storm, described as "remarkable and historic," stalled over the region, leading to multiple homes being damaged, water rescues, and road closures. Rainfall totals continued to pile up, with more rain expected, and urgent flash flood warnings remained in effect for several counties. The storm also caused damaging winds and prompted school closures and evacuations.