Rescues and Mudslides Disrupt Southern California After Rare Rainstorm

Emergency crews performed swift water rescues in San Diego after a rare New Year’s Day rainstorm caused widespread flooding and mudslides.The downpour soaked the iconic Rose Parade in Pasadena for the first time in 20 years, where grand marshal Earvin Johnson and thousands of spectators faced drenching conditions.Caltrans closed major highways including the 5 Freeway as the NWS warned of additional storms arriving over the upcoming weekend.