New storm hitting waterlogged Southern California could bring mudslides and high surf

Published December 25, 2025 11:12pm ET



WRIGHTWOOD, California (AP) — California, soaked from days of relentless rain and recovering from mudslides in mountain towns, was hit with another powerful storm Christmas Day that led to evacuation warnings and high surf advisories.

The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department in Southern California issued an evacuation warning for Wrightwood, a mountain town about 80 miles northeast of Los Angeles, a day after rescuing people trapped in cars during a mudslide.

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