"California Braces for Severe Flooding and Storm Warnings as Atmospheric River Hits Region"

Flash-flood warnings have been issued for parts of Los Angeles County as the latest atmospheric river event brings a three-day storm to the area, with flood advisories in effect through Wednesday morning and reports of rockslides, mudslides, and flooded roads in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Los Angeles counties. The region is experiencing steady rainfall, prompting concerns about flash flooding, mudslides, and debris flows, leading to evacuation warnings and the closure of a freeway offramp. The city's Emergency Operations Center has been activated to monitor and coordinate resources to respond to storm-related problems.