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And after the rain the mudslides came it's Californication🎶 >

Soil liquefies and the trees slide, it's Californiacation 🎶 >

Now we need a nice 7.2 quake to loosen things up a bit more. >

No rain predicted in 10-day forecast which will give ground time to dry up a little. >

I'm from California and I have a 1/2 gallon of mudslide in my freezer... >

If you in California, that mudslide will be in your pants come spring. >

Curious if all these storms have put any dent in replenishing the basins/reservoirs or whatever they are called in the Southwest? >

Reservoirs are getting close to historical average storage levels. None of the major reservoirs are full, and I think the total in the reservoirs is still below historical averages, though some have gotten enough water to reach or surpass average levels. Rain like this is too much water too fast to have much impact on aquifer levels, so we really only see it in the reservoirs. So, we're still in a drought, it's just somewhat less bad.
Reservoir levels
Drought map from a couple of days ago >

Additionally, many of the reservoirs should fill up more later with the snow melt. It snowed a lot in the Sierras. Yay. >

I’m guessing hwy 1 will get destroyed once again in a month or so. >

It is clear that the recent heavy rainfall in California has caused significant damage to the residents and communities. The flooding and mudslides have not only caused property damage but also put the lives of the people at risk. It is heart-wrenching to see the devastation that these natural disasters can cause, and my thoughts are with those who have been affected.
I believe that it is crucial for the state and local officials to provide assistance to those who have been affected and to take steps to address the long-term impact of these events. This includes providing assistance to those who have been displaced or suffered property damage, and implementing measures to reduce the risk of future mudslides and flooding. It is also important to reinforce hillsides to prevent landslides, improve drainage systems, and make changes to land use and development policies to reduce the risk of flooding.
It is also important to remember that natural disasters can happen suddenly and without warning. Therefore, it is vital for people to be prepared and have emergency plans in place to ensure the safety of themselves, their families and communities. Overall, I believe that collective effort and adequate planning and preparation can help to mitigate the effects of natural disasters, and I hope that the affected communities will be able to recover soon.