Rain, rain go away!!

I've not been living here very long. In fact, it's only been a matter of weeks but all I've seen is crappy weather! I am wondering if the wonderful southern California weather is a myth or not. There have been beautiful days, warm, sunny, 70's, blue skies and wonderful. Then there's been lots of days like today - gray, yucky, windy and torrential rains. I hope it clears up.