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California steels for storms that could trigger massive waves, flooding
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California was bracing Friday for a storm series packing heavy rain and surf that could once again flood coastal communities and potentially send monster waves pounding shores.
California was bracing Friday for a storm series packing heavy rain and surf that could once again flood coastal communities and potentially send monster waves pounding shores.
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