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California's stormy weather, explained

California's stormy weather, explained

This month's record-setting rain and snow across California also comes with terms many of us know but can't explain. Today, we do that.

Headlines From The Times · Jazmín Aguilera, Mark Nieto, Mario Diaz, Kasia Broussalian, Ashlea Brown, David Toledo, Gustavo Arellano, Denise Guerra, Shani O. Hilton, Mike Heflin, Kinsee Morlan, Nicolas Perez, Helen Li, Roberto Reyes, Heba Elorbany

January 11, 202326m 5s

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Show Notes

This month’s record-setting rain and snow across California also comes with terms many of us know but can’t explain. Today, we do that with our Masters of Disasters. Read the full transcript here.

Host: Gustavo Arellano

Guests: L.A. Times earthquake reporter Ron Lin, L.A. Times Fast Break disasters reporter Hayley Smith, and L.A. Times water reporter Ian James

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