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Tropical Storm Hilary brings historic rainfall, flooding and damaging winds to Southern California. Plus, what to know about the controversial airline travel tactic called "skiplagging," and the exercise that stands out as the best way to help lower your blood pressure. 



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Tropical Storm Hilary 32 Tropical Storm Hilary batters California with historic rainfall and heavy winds. 



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Winds and rainfall from Tropical Storm Hilary flooded roadways, downed trees and caused power outages in Los Angeles this morning as it became the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years. Forecasters warned the storm, which began as a Category 4 hurricane but was downgraded before it hit California, could produce a historic amount of rainfall that could cause "life-threatening" flash flooding in the Southwest. Also, a 5.1 magnitude earthquake dubbed the "hurriquake" shook Southern California yesterday, but local officials reported no significant damage. Schools across California and Nevada were closed today, and residents of Los Angeles and Ventura counties were told to stay home and off the roads. Here's the latest. 

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