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Giant Waves Hit California Coast, Cause Injuries and Flooding

Giant Waves Hit California Coast, Cause Injuries and Flooding
Large waves break near the beach in Ventura, Calif., on Dec. 28, 2023. Mario Tama/Getty Images
Jill McLaughlin
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Giant waves crashed along the California coast Dec. 28, injuring at least eight onlookers and closing several beaches in the southern and central regions of the state.

Workers spent Friday cleaning up as officials prepared for another, possibly stronger round of monster surf Saturday.

Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.
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