The deadly mudslides in southern California have now claimed at least 17 lives.
Several victims are still unaccounted for as rescuers struggle to evacuate people stranded in their homes.
Heavy rain and flooding triggered what eye-witnesses called a river of mud, flooding streets and destroying property in its path...
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Oprah Winfrey, one of several celebrities whose homes were affected in Santa Barbara County, posted footage of her inspecting the damage..
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