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The last measurable rain in Southern California was April 20. Typically, our winter rain season starts in December or January. But, after a year with only 3.5 inches of rain, we got lucky yesterday with a 1/2 inch or so.

Anglenos were so excited — it’s like the first snow in other places. More is on the way.

I shot this orange grove this morning, around 7:30. The mountains in the background are the Topa Topas.