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· September 17, 2026
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The thousands of square miles of mountain watershed around L.A. -- the San Gabriels and the San Bernardinos -- are as steep as roller coasters, and the rain funnels off them in tumults.
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Key points -- the San Gabriels and the San Bernardinos -- are as steep as roller coasters, and the rain funnels off them in tumults. The thousands of square miles of mountain watershed around L. More News Today’s briefing Local events
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