Deadly Mudslides Strike Southern California Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email A car and debris smashed against a tree along Hot Springs Road in Montecito, Calif. Heavy rain brought flash flooding and mudslides to the area in Montecito, Calif. on Tuesday, January 9, 2018. ( Daniel Dreifuss / Associated Press ) Produced by Alexandra Botti Hosted by Todd Zwillich Produced by PRI and WNYC