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The Daily Brief: Couple Due in Court on Charges of Posing as Firefighters, State Farm Seeks 22% Rate Hike, and more.

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Andrew Curry
February 11, 2025

Good Afternoon! It’s Tuesday, Feb 11.

With a high of 60°, we will have partly cloudy skies throughout the day in Los Angeles. Make sure you have your umbrellas ready, tomorrow the biggest storm of the year is set to hit Southern California.

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Oregon Couple Due in Court on Charges of Posing as Firefighters in Fake Truck

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Strongest storm in a year bearing down on Southern California: What you need to know

The strongest storm in a year is set to pound Southern California this week, with forecasters warning of potential widespread roadway flooding and the chance of landslides throughout the region — especially in areas recently charred in the devastating Los Angeles County firestorms.

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