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Crescent City could receive more than 2 inches of rain by Monday, while Eureka and Capetown, both farther south in Humboldt County, could get a 1½ inches, according to forecasters.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2023

Harry spoke about a 1997 photo taken in Capetown of Mandela and his late mother Diana, Princess of Wales, which he said hangs on his wall.

From Reuters • Jul. 18, 2022

He added: "He was a man of extraordinary personal courage and bravery: when the police burst into Capetown Cathedral, he defied them by dancing down the aisle."

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2021

Born in Capetown, South Africa and living in White River Junction, Vt., Matty is a single-digit handicapper and a scratch rapper.

From Golf Digest • Oct. 16, 2013

In February, they stood off Capetown to fill their water casks and replenish supplies.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham