Gov. Newsom proclaims state of emergency due to major storms hitting California

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday proclaimed a state of emergency in multiple counties in response to a series of powerful storms hitting California.

The state of emergency includes San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Shasta counties.

The governor’s office says recently burned areas in Southern California, including the Airport, Bridge, Line, Palisades, and Eaton Fire burn scars, face an increased threat of mudslides and debris flows as heavy rain continues…

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