"Southern California Braces for Severe Storm: Evacuation Orders and Warnings Issued"

Evacuation orders and warnings are in effect across Southern California as the region prepares for a winter storm bringing heavy rain and potential flooding. Ventura County, Topanga Canyon, La Tuna Canyon, and Santa Barbara County are among the areas affected, with mandatory evacuations and warnings in place. The storm is expected to bring 3 to 6 inches of rain in coastal and valley areas, and 6 to 12 inches in the mountains, with strong winds accompanying the heavy rainfall.