Southern California is preparing for another round of stormy weather after strong winds and heavy rain caused flooding, downed trees and heavy mountain snowfall earlier this week.

A 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck Southern California on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

Torrential rains battered Southern California, triggering widespread flash flooding and mud flows and prompting evacuation warnings, road closures, and dozens of emergency rescues as authorities urged residents to stay off the roads.

California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Wednesday as Southern California faces one of the most powerful holiday storms in years.

Evacuation warnings are in effect as Southern California prepares for heavy rainfall, strong winds, and potential mudslides through Christmas.

 The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of a suspect who allegedly fired a gun at federal agents during chaotic protests over immigration raids in Southern California on Thursday.

A preliminary 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Southern California at 10:08 a.m. on Monday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A helicopter burned at Camp Pendleton on Friday after it was forced to make an emergency landing, according to a spokesman with the California Highway Patrol, News.az reports citing foreign media.

A preliminary 4.7 magnitude earthquake jolted Southern California residents on Thursday morning, News.Az reports citing The Independent.