Southern California drivers urged to reconsider Christmas travel as heavy rain and winds roll in
California officials are urging holiday travelers to avoid the roads on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day as a powerful winter storm moves in. The rain began to move into Los Angeles on Tuesday night and was expected to intensify into Wednesday.
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Southern California drivers urged to reconsider Christmas travel as heavy rain and winds roll in
Powerful winter storm threatens California as Christmas approaches