Torrential rains drenched Southern California on Wednesday, unleashing widespread flash flooding as authorities urged motorists to stay off roads and residents living downslope of wildfire-scarred foothills and canyons to evacuate.

A tornado, flash flood and several storm warnings were active across Ventura and Los Angeles counties on Wednesday

Los Angeles County was placed under a tornado warning by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 10:20 a.m. The warning is in effect until 10:45 a.m.

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued "life-threatening" flash flood warnings for parts of Southern California. Newsweek's live blog is closed.

Los Angeles County is the focus of an updated flood advisory issued at 5:29 p.m. on Wednesday by the National Weather Service. The advisory is in effect until Thursday Dec. 25, at 6 a.m.

Energize Builders, a Los Angeles-based residential construction firm known for its thoughtful design and expert project execution, is helping local homeowners take advantage of the growing demand for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) through its dedicated ADU construction service.

The California Post has hired Los Angeles Times sports columnist Dylan Hernandez and Dodgers beat writer Jack Harris, both writers announced Tuesday, as the New York Post’s West Coast offshoot prepares to launch next month.