Fire officials said crews stopped a gas leak at the house but they were investigating the cause of the explosion, which prompted the evacuations of 16 nearby houses.

CHINO HILLS, Calif. (AP) — A house exploded in a Southern California neighborhood, injuring eight people and damaging two homes nearby, with firefighters evacuating a total of 16 homes.

The girl's father attempted to save her as she was pulled by large waves near Garrapata State Park on Friday, according to authorities. He was rescued and later died.

The weekend's storm in Southern California was among the wettest in November in California's recorded history, according to CBS LA Chief Meteorologist Paul Deanno, and the recent rain totals support that assertion.

A flood watch was issued by the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA on Saturday at 3:02 a.m. in effect until 10 p.m. The watch is for Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Santa Clarita Valley, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches,

For Southern Californians who love Hard Rock casinos, there’s no need to drive seven hours north to Yuba County. Hard Rock International has expanded its California footprint with Hard Rock Casino Tejon in the Central Valley, bringing the first full-scale gaming and entertainment destination to Kern County.

Makai Lemon made 10 catches for 153 yards and a second-half touchdown, and No. 17 Southern California scored 19 unanswered points to keep its College Football Playoff hopes alive with a 26-21 victory over Iowa.

CBS LA meteorologists said rain will begin to fall in parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties during the morning hours, but will not intensify until the afternoon and evening.