It comes as flood watches are in effect for more than 30 million across California due to the threat of heavy rain and flash flooding in the coming days. Redding Mayor Mike Littau said in a post on Facebook that local police and fire crews have been out doing water rescues while Public Works and Redding Electric Utility have been working to clear roads and restore power to customers.

Planning on traveling for the holidays? Here's what to know before you hit the road as a parade of storms take aim at the Bay Area and Northern California.

California and parts of the Northeast are set to experience winter storms through Christmas day, according to the National Weather Service, potentially affecting last-minute travel for the holidays, a...