Californians are grappling with flooding and mudslides as the latest in a series of powerful storms wallops the state. The storm shuttered schools Monday, toppled trees and left tens of thousands without power. Evacuation orders were issued for about 32,000 people in Santa Cruz County because of rapidly rising rivers and creeks. The San Lorenzo River was declared at flood stage. Video shows a neighborhood flooded with muddy water surging up to a stop sign. Mudslides blocked roads, and officials urged residents to stay home. President Joe Biden issued an emergency declaration to assist storm response and relief efforts.

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