Cleanup efforts underway across Southern California ahead of another storm

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Last updated: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 12:14AM GMT
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Efforts are underway across Southern California to clean up downed trees, flooding and rockslides after days of rain, and the rush is on to get it all done before the next storm moves in.

Conditions will dry up somewhat for the next few days, but more rain is on the way to the region this week.

A chance for spotty, light showers will stick around Tuesday morning and afternoon.

Wednesday is expected to be mostly dry before another system arrives and brings even more showers between Thursday and Friday.

Forecasters said that system could drop another quarter to three-quarters of an inch of rain.

Here's everything you need to know about the stormy weather this week:

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Nov 16, 2025, 6:34 PM GMT

Video shows car crashing into another car on 101 Freeway

A car slammed into another car Saturday on the 101 Freeway in Ventura as heavy rain fell, and it was all caught on video.

The crash happened around 6 a.m., according to an Instagram post shared by the account VenturaForward.

A car slammed into another car Saturday on the 101 Freeway in Ventura as heavy rain fell, and it was all caught on video.

The footage shows drivers slowing down to pass a disabled vehicle on the right shoulder when a driver - going much faster - rear-ended one of the cars.

It's unclear if anyone was injured.

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Nov 16, 2025, 5:30 PM GMT

City of Malibu: Watch out for debris, flooding along PCH

People living in Malibu are being asked to continue watching out for debris and flooding along Pacific Coast Highway.

The city issued an update Sunday morning, saying that city streets, canyon roads and PCH are open, but to be careful.

"Continue to be prepared for mudslides, debris flows, rocks, & water in all recent burn areas, especially in canyons," read the update posted on the city's website. "1/2 inch per hour can trigger debris flows."

The city is also asking residents to be prepared for any potential power and traffic signal outages.

It also shared an updated list of locations where people can get sandbags, noting that all Los Angeles County fire stations have sandbags and that some have sand.

To see the list, click here.

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Nov 16, 2025, 5:17 PM GMT

Congressman who represents Palisades Fire burn zone wants to expand federal assistance

Congressman Brad Sherman, who represents residents in the Palisades Fire burn zone, said federal help could be available for those with uninsured losses.

Congressman Brad Sherman, who represents residents in the Palisades Fire burn zone, said federal help could be available for those with uninsured losses.

"I mean these floods, in my area at least, are a direct result of the fire," he said. "FEMA has ruled in these cases that it's a separate disaster. I hope very much that we're able to pass supplemental legislation, that among other things, makes those who suffer from the burn scar in the same category as those who suffered from the burning."

Sherman also urged President Donald Trump to approve federal aid to California without conditions, citing the need to help individuals affected by the wildfires.

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Nov 16, 2025, 3:46 PM GMT

Ventura County in clean-up mode after overnight storm damage

A neighborhood in Thousand Oaks is in clean-up mode Sunday after a massive tree fell on a car overnight following the weekend storm.

It happened around 1 a.m. in front of a home on S Skyline Drive. Crews are expected to remove the debris later in the afternoon.

A neighborhood in Thousand Oaks is in clean-up mode Sunday after a massive tree fell on a car overnight following the weekend storm.

No injuries were reported.

Ventura County received significant rainfall over the weekend which led to flooding in some areas.

In Oxnard, firefighters responded to several homes and businesses that reportedly saw about a foot of water.