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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
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Luke Money, Jessica Garrison, Rong-Gong Lin II, Hayley Smith and Susanne Rust

Death toll rises to 18, cleanup continues as another storm targets California

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Repair and cleanup efforts were continuing across California on Wednesday, even as the weather-weary state found itself in the path of yet another in a seemingly ceaseless parade of storms.

The latest system — the seventh atmospheric river storm to train its eye on the state since Christmas — threatens to further swamp a state already reeling from widespread flooding, mudslides, washed-out roads, and downed trees and power lines.

“I guess it’s about time we had this kind of notoriety,” said Alan Vidunas, as he walked in the devastated seaside town of Capitola with his 10-year-old dog, Seabass. “I always call my friends in Florida after they’ve been hit by hurricanes. They’re now calling me.”

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