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Tropical Storm Hilary disrupted trips and led to flight cancellations for summer travelers and others across California.

Advertisement Read in browser Read in browser The Daily Money ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW Tue Aug 22 2023 Paul Davidson |  Economics and Jobs Reporter CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 20: A car is partially submerged in floodwaters as Tropical Storm Hilary moves through the area on August 20, 2023 in Cathedral City, California. Southern California is under a first-ever tropical storm warning as Hilary impacts parts of California, Arizona and Nevada. All California state beaches have been closed in San Diego and Orange counties in preparation for the impacts from the storm which was downgraded from hurricane status. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) Mario Tama, Getty Images Happy Monday, Daily Money readers! If you don't buy that Monday is all that happy, keep this in mind: It's still summer! Anyway, it's Paul Davidson bringing you the latest headlines. If you're from California and this is your big summer vacation week, you may have to do some improvising. After slamming into Los Angeles, Tropical Storm Hilary is churning its way north through California and threatening Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties with threats of flash floods. Southwest Airlines canceled more than 700 flights Sunday and about 200 Monday. Burbank, Los Angeles, Long Beach, San Diego, Santa Barbara and Las Vegas, are among the cities affected. Customers can rebook or fly standby within 14 days of their original travel date at no extra charge. American, Delta and JetBlue are among the airlines with fewer cancellations but they're also offering travel waivers. No pets allowed Next time you go grocery shopping at Publix, bring a healthy appetite but leave Fido at home. The Southeastern supermarket chain is cracking down on shoppers with pets or emotional support animals in tow, recently posting prominent signs stating that only service animals are allowed in the store. 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