Gov. Gavin Newsom Declares State of Emergency Ahead of California Winter Storms

Gov. Gavin Newsom Declares State of Emergency Ahead of California Winter Storms
Cars drive along Highway 101 as rain falls in Greenbrae, Calif., on Jan. 4, 2023. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency across the state on Wednesday to support its ongoing response to recent winter storms.

The state was bracing for a series of strong weather systems in Northern California expected to bring heavy rains and flooding throughout the area starting Wednesday and continuing for the rest of the week.

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