Southern California storms trigger mudslides, flooding, dozens of rescues

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Dozen of people had to be rescued in southern California after strong storms brought mudslides and flooding to the San Diego area.

The incidents come after heavy rain moved through southern and central California this week, dumping much needed moisture on the drought-stricken area.

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In San Francisco, the storms brought more than 3.71 inches of rain from Sunday to Monday, which was more than the total amount of rain recorded in all of 2013.

#BREAKING: SUV submerged after mudslide in Gilman Springs, Riverside County; no injuries. Updates on KTLA 5http://ift.tt/1yrqnk5

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