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Two storm systems are rolling through Southern California, bringing chilly temperatures, wind and maybe even snow. If it does snow at your Southern California home, take a photo and send it our way — we may publish it as part of our storm coverage.
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Samantha Melbourneweaver is the former assistant managing editor for audience at the Los Angeles Times, where she oversaw social media, off-platform content sharing, SEO, comment and community, and a team of audience engagement editors. Before coming to The Times in July 2018, Melbourneweaver worked at the Southern California News Group and the Arizona Republic. She grew up in the San Fernando Valley and the suburbs of Seattle and is a graduate of the Cronkite School at Arizona State University.
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