Even heavier rains fell in the Sierra foothills — some rain gauges reported 5 to 8 inches — leading to several rock slides and mudslides along mountainous highways. Southern California soaked ...

In 2018, the deadly mudslides in Montecito occurred about a month after one of the largest fires in California's history tore through the same area, charring 280,000 acres. Montecito is sandwiched ...

California’s drought has also helped fuel major wildfires in recent years, and post-wildfire slopes are especially susceptible to mudslides. On Monday, concern about potential mudslides prompted ...

He previously worked for Complex Magazine in New York City. Mudslides and debris flow affected parts of Southern California after a tropical storm led to heavy rain and strong winds over the weekend.

Editor's note: This page reflects news from Wednesday, Feb. 12. For the latest updates on the atmospheric river in California, read USA TODAY's coverage for Thursday, Feb. 13. SAN DIEGO ...

Allison Elyse Gualtieri is a Senior News Editor for CBSNews.com, working on a wide variety of subjects including crime, longer-form features and feel-good news. She previously worked for the ...

Record rainfall in Southern California has led to flooding, mudslides, power outages and other damage as an atmospheric river slams the area. More rain is expected today, the National Weather ...

Mudslides are dangerous torrents that are usually referred to by geologists and first responders as debris flows. They have been particularly lethal in parts of California where landscape ...

A mudslide has caused officials to close a portion of State Route 150 in Ventura County, according to the California Department of Transportation. Officials do not currently have an estimate for ...

In 2018, the deadly mudslides in Montecito occurred about a month after one of the largest fires in California’s history tore through the same area, charring 280,000 acres. Montecito is ...

Hurricane Erick has formed in the Pacific Ocean and threatens to bring flooding and mudslides to southern Mexico.