LOS ANGELES—In a curious turn of events that has left residents scratching their heads, the streets of California are reportedly looking cleaner than ever after a hurricane unexpectedly swept through the state, washing away mountains of poop and discarded needles. It seems that Mother Nature has taken on the role of sanitation worker, albeit in a rather unconventional manner.

Local authorities, caught off guard by the hurricane’s unconventional tidying efforts, are now faced with a dilemma. “While we’re thrilled that the streets are looking cleaner, we didn’t exactly plan for a hurricane to do the job for us,” admitted one city official. “It’s like having your chores done by a guest who wasn’t even invited.”

Gavin took a bow and congratulated his administration for the thorough cleaning. “You have to know when to take advantage of global warming sometimes. I knew that letting all this poop and needles pile up—would be a matter of time before climate change came to the rescue, so there all you deniers.”

Residents, on the other hand, are somewhat divided in their reactions. “I’ve never seen the streets this clean before,” marveled one bewildered citizen. “But I can’t help but wonder if this is Mother Nature’s way of sending us a not-so-subtle hint.”

Social media has lit up with photos and posts showcasing the remarkably clean streets, with hashtags like #HurricaneCleanup and #NatureKnowsBest trending. One Twitter user quipped, “Who needs street sweepers when you’ve got hurricanes?”

However, critics have raised concerns about the potential hazards that may have been washed into water systems or coastal areas. “While a cleaner city is great, we can’t ignore the fact that hurricanes can cause a whole host of other issues,” cautioned one environmental activist. “Clean streets don’t necessarily mean a clean environment overall.”

California Democrat State Senator Dee Nyer asked, “Does anyone know a way to turn it up a notch so maybe the homeless people and those ugly tents can be washed out too?”

In the wake of the unexpected street scrubbing, some residents are now left pondering the possibility of scheduling future clean-ups according to weather forecasts. “Maybe we should start organizing trash collection days around hurricane predictions,” mused one enterprising citizen. “It’s like outsourcing our sanitation to the weather gods.”

As California grapples with the aftermath of its accidental cleaning spree, experts are left wondering if this unusual form of natural tidying will lead to a new era of meteorologically-induced sanitation. Regardless of the outcome, one thing is certain – the hurricane’s unconventional cleaning spree has left the streets looking refreshingly clean, if only for a little while.

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