California cleans up after powerful storm drenches state
By JOHN ANTCZAK
Associated Press
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cleanup is under way after a powerful storm swept through California, setting rainfall records in the drought-stricken state but also triggering rescue efforts on a raging river and in canyon communities hit by mudslides. The National Weather Service reports remarkable rainfall, including 11 inches over 72 hours just north of San Francisco. More than 8 inches fell in one area of Santa Barbara County. The storm prompted officials to shut down a 40-mile stretch of the iconic Highway 1 in the Big Sur area. The coastal route will remain closed indefinitely while crews repair damage and clean up rocks in lanes.
