A powerful storm dropping drenching rain on flood-prone Southern California is raising concern among forecasters that it could produce a dangerous, widespread outbreak of tornadoes, damaging winds and fires along with a blizzard as it crosses the entire United States in the coming days.

Southern California, which was scorched by wildfires in January, was hit by more extreme weather. A rare tornado touched down in Pico Rivera, which is in the L.A. area. Meanwhile, in Riverside County,

Southern California was being pounded by a major storm Thursday morning, bringing evacuation warnings and fears of mudslides.

The beloved feline was feared dead for two months after the Palisades wildfire in Los Angeles left her family's home in ashes. But her owner, 82-year-old Katherine Kiefer, held out some hope.

The devastating wildfires that tore through Los Angeles and Southern California earlier this year left a trail of destruction, with thousands losing their homes and at least 29 lives claimed. Among the many affected was Aggie,