Heavy rains and floods hit Southern California as 2026 begins

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Heavy rains and floods hit Southern California as 2026 begins
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A rare New Year's Day rainstorm in Southern California caused flooding, road closures, and water rescues across Los Angeles and San Diego, disrupting events like the Rose Parade and highlighting the region's already above-normal rainfall this season.

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