Torrential rains inundated the California coast on Christmas Eve, sparking numerous flash flood and even short-lived tornado warnings, turning roads into rivers and sending debris cascading down hillsides.

Atmospheric rivers dumped heavy rains on large parts of California, causing floods and mudslides and leaving three dead as of Christmas night, according to local officials.

In the hard-hit community of Wrightwood in San Bernardino County, shelter-in-place and evacuation orders are still in effect, with authorities telling residents not to venture onto area roadways follo...

Unsellable homes, families spending Christmas in rented accommodation and retailers fighting to recover losses on tens of thousands of pounds from damaged stock. This is the reality in Monmouth after devastating floods hit the town just over a month ago.

The fire districts annual Christmas tradition has taken on a deeper meaning for one family and the firefighters alike.