Relentless Rain Wreaks Havoc On Residents
STORY UPDATE: JAN 10 / 7 P.M.
Evacuation Orders are still in effect for the
following streets:
• W. North Bear Creek Drive
• La Cresenta Ave
• La Palma Ave
• La Mirada Drive
• Corona Court
• Mariette Ave
• Portola Way
• Madrid Ave
• StoneyBrook Ave
• Dry Creekside Drive
• Silver Creek Court
• Springfield Court
•…
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