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Photos show California homes buried in mud and debris during Christmas storms

Dec 26, 2025, 7:57 AM

Davey Schneider recovers items from his storm damaged home on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, in Wrightwoo...

Davey Schneider recovers items from his storm damaged home on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, in Wrightwood, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang)
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WRIGHTWOOD, California (AP) — Towns across California have been affected by storms during Christmas week, filling homes halfway with mud, cracking highways and burying cars. The National Weather Service warned of heavy rain throughout the week due to a series of atmospheric rivers.

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Photos show California homes buried in mud and debris during Christmas storms