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California Landslides Surge Amid Relentless Rains, Residents Struggle

2/10/2025

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Landslides on California's Palos Verdes Peninsula are surging, shifting up to 4 inches each week as relentless rains batter the region. Residents of Rancho Palos Verdes grapple with utility outages and property damage, urgently calling for federal assistance. Experts caution that climate change could exacerbate these dangers, jeopardizing both safety and infrastructure.

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Landslides on California's Palos Verdes Peninsula are surging, shifting up to 4 inches each week as relentless rains batter the region. Residents of Rancho Palos Verdes grapple with utility outages and property damage, urgently calling for federal assistance. Experts caution that climate change could exacerbate these dangers, jeopardizing both safety and infrastructure.