Jamal Jivanjee

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Emergency crews are still trying to free Californians who have been trapped by record snowfall. One resident shares his story of fleeing home.

Crestline couple hiked 3 miles through unplowed roads to safety

Emergency crews are still trying to free Californians who have been trapped by record snowfall. One resident shares his story of fleeing home.

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