Emergency responders are reporting widespread damage and injuries across the state following the devastating earthquake that struck California earlier this afternoon. The epicenter of the quake was located in the San Francisco Bay Area with a magnitude estimated to be between 7.2 and 7.8. Authorities are urging residents to remain calm and seek s

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