"California Coastal Cities Flooded as Pacific Storm Brings Heavy Rainfall"

A powerful Pacific storm brought heavy rain to Southern California, causing flooding in coastal cities such as Santa Barbara and Ventura. The downpours resulted in homes and streets being flooded, with drivers stranded in swamped cars. Evacuation orders were issued for certain areas, and multiple rescues were carried out. The storm also impacted holiday travel plans in the region. Meanwhile, parts of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont were still recovering from a strong storm earlier in the week, with floodwaters receding but some areas still in the flood stage.