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S. California hit by another powerful storm
December 29, 2010 1:52 PM
SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) - Authorities are blaming heavy rain and powerful wind for the death of a camper at a wildlife preserve near Santa Rosa. Fire officials say the victim was killed when a tree fell onto a tent last night as heavy winds and rain toppled trees throughout... more » -
Storm lashes California and leaves polluted water
December 23, 2010 11:22 AM
LOS ANGELES (AP) California residents who endured flooding, mudslides and evacuations during a weeklong onslaught of rain now have another problem: contaminated water and fouled beaches. The rain washed trash, pesticides and bacteria into waterways, prompting health warnings. Four beaches were closed in Northern California's San Mateo County, and... more » -
Storm hits California with heavy rain, high winds
December 21, 2010 10:27 AM
LOS ANGELES (AP) Rescuers pulled motorists from swamped cars and found hikers trapped by a swollen creek, as Pacific storms dumped more rain Tuesday on saturated California and forecasters warned of a likely intensification before it all ends. Virtually the entire state has been affected by the storms that... more » -
Storms triggers mudslides and flooding
February 6, 2010 12:53 PM
Authorities say approximately six foothill homes in wildfire burn areas northeast of Los Angeles are under mandatory evacuation orders after a pounding winter storm triggered mudslides and caused widespread flooding. County sheriff's deputies are walking door to door Saturday to tell residents in the La Canada Flintridge area to get... more » -
Storm puts California on mudslide alert
October 14, 2009 9:11 AM
A powerful fall storm packing strong winds, drenching rain and heavy snow has moved into Southern California where residents near fire-scarred hillsides braced for possible mudslides and debris flows. The storm prompted evacuation warnings earlier Tuesday near Santa Cruz and disrupted power across the state. Officials urged residents... more »
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