1 killed in California as heavy rain and flooding threaten parts of the state over the holidays

At least one person has died in Redding, California, because of the torrential rain and significant flooding as the state braces for worsening conditions this week.

At least one person has died in Redding, California, because of the torrential rain and significant flooding as the state braces for worsening conditions this week.

Redding Mayor Mike Littau confirmed the death in a Facebook update Sunday night.

Littau provided more details about the death Monday on Facebook, saying the cause of death remains under investigation.

"The call came into 911 from a person stuck while water was coming into the vehicle," Littau wrote, adding that the caller's phone then died.

"Redding Police Officer swam out into the water, broke the windows and pulled victim to shore," he said. "CPR was done but the person did not live."