A final but short-lived burst of heavy rain was forecast to douse Southern California again on Wednesday afternoon and evening before showers taper off by the week's end.
Patricia had no choice but to turn to public shelters after her studio was flooded in the Jan. 22 storm. When she learned more rain was on the way, she felt defeated.
Mayor Gloria updated the public on the new storm system headed to San Diego. He was joined by police and fire chiefs and emergency services among other leaders.