Cabo San Lucas, Mexico ? Hurricane Marty weakened slightly as it headed toward mainland Mexico’s Pacific coast Monday after knocking out power, flooding streets and flattening trees on the southern Baja California peninsula. One death was reported.

Forecasters said Marty was expected to maintain hurricane strength as it crossed the Gulf of California on its way to the mainland.

Hundreds of people were evacuated to shelters in Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo. Most hotels and businesses escaped major damage.