Heavy rain and high tides believed to be the most severe in two decades caused flooding in parts of Northern California on Saturday, prompting road closures and rescues of people trapped in cars.

While a series of storms brought heavy downpours, gusty winds, elevated surf and evacuation warnings due to flood concerns, especially in recent burn scars, the Southland should get a reprieve startin...

"Rainy weather is expected to continue for much of coastal and Northern California through Monday night, as a series of storms continue to hit the state," said AccuWeather Meteorologist Kai Kerkow.

A U.S. appeals court on Friday ruled that California's ban on openly carrying firearms in most parts of the state was unconstitutional.