"California on Alert: Life-Threatening Storm Forecast to Bring Major Flooding and Mudslide Risk"

California is bracing for a life-threatening storm expected to bring damaging flooding, mudslides, and high winds. Flood watches will be in effect from Saturday night through Tuesday, with rainfall totals of 3 to 6 inches expected. Evacuation orders have been issued in parts of Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, and schools will be closed on Monday. The storm will also bring damaging winds, high surf, and heavy snow in the Sierra Nevada mountain range.