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California Declares Emergency as Winter Storm Hits Hard

12/24/2025

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Newsom Declares Emergency

A powerful winter storm is impacting Southern California.
The National Weather Service warns of flash flooding, mudslides, and debris flows in wildfire-affected areas.
Evacuations have been ordered for vulnerable regions, including parts of Los Angeles County, as rainfall may reach 4 to 8 inches and gusts reach 80 mph.
Gavin Newsom, Governor of California, has declared a state of emergency and mobilized resources.

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Newsom Responds to Flooding

Severe storms in Northern California have caused significant flooding, including at least one death.
Road closures followed as floodwaters rose.
The National Weather Service issued flood warnings as heavy rain continues, with up to 5 inches forecast in the Northern Sierra and a second storm expected later this week.
Over 1,000 Sierra County customers are without power.

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Newsom Declares Emergency

A powerful winter storm is impacting Southern California.
The National Weather Service warns of flash flooding, mudslides, and debris flows in wildfire-affected areas.
Evacuations have been ordered for vulnerable regions, including parts of Los Angeles County, as rainfall may reach 4 to 8 inches and gusts reach 80 mph.
Gavin Newsom, Governor of California, has declared a state of emergency and mobilized resources.

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