US / California More Storms on Way, Soaked Calif. Declares Emergency Flooding, landslides expected in 'extraordinary' weather By Matt Cantor, Newser Staff Posted Dec 22, 2010 8:43 AM CST Copied Holiday shoppers brave the rain as they cross the intersection of Rodeo Drive and Brighton Way in Beverly Hills, Calif., Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010. (AP Photo/Jason Redmond) Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has declared a state of emergency in much of southern California amid “extraordinary and continuing rainfall,” CNN reports. Another in a series of storms is expected to bring more flooding and landslides; the declaration authorizes state agencies to help local ones in addressing the weather. Many areas have already seen more than 10 inches of rain over five days. story continues belowAverage IQ is 100. What's Yours? Answer 20 multiple choice questions to find out.Avg IQ is 100. Find our your score in less than 10 minutes! Taken by over 1M users so far. 76,162 users tested today.Free IQ TestClick HereUndoMotley Fool Issues A.I. Buy AlertCEO says this is worth 34 AmazonsMotley FoolUndoHelloFresh vs. Home Chef - There's One Clear WinnerThe Top Meal Kit Of 2025, RevealedTopdustLearn MoreUndo "We could be looking at as much as 8 inches more of rain in the southern California area,” says an official. (More California stories.) Report an error