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Latest on Palomares Road Closure

It's been tough getting around the past few weeks as drought-busting rain storms saturate the hills.

CASTRO VALLEY, CA — Palomares Road remains closed between Palo Verde Road in Castro Valley, and Niles Canyon Road, Highway 84, in Fremont, because of several mudslides, according to the Alameda County Public Works Agency.

The hillsides are saturated, and continued rain has exaserbated the situation.

There are signs in place advising drivers of the closure.

Find out what's happening in Castro Valleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

— Image via Alameda County Fire Department

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