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Jan 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

California Wildfires: Iconic Film Locations Reduced to Ashes

The California wildfires have left a scar on the entertainment world, destroying famous movie and TV locations. Palisades Charter High School, known for its appearance in "Carrie" and other productions, suffered significant damage. The school is also where notable alumni like Forest Whitaker and J.

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Jan 09 2025ENVIRONMENT

Fire Hydrants Fail in California During Record-Breaking Fire

In January 2025, the Palisades fire, one of the most devastating in Los Angeles history, pushed the city's water system to its limits. Hydrants ran dry as firefighters struggled to keep up with the demand. For hours, they had to fight the fire without help from aircraft. The Los Angeles Department o

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Trump's Water War: Blasting Newsom Over California Wildfires

While Los Angeles is burning due to wildfires fueled by dry weather and wind, President-elect Donald Trump isn't showing sympathy. Instead, he's taking aim at Governor Gavin Newsom on his Truth Social platform, reigniting an old feud about California's water policies. Trump criticized Newsom for sup

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Jan 08 2025WEATHER

Why California Braces for Dry, Dangerous Santa Ana Winds

Southern California is in for a major blast of powerful and dry winds known as Santa Ana winds. These winds can be a big problem for the region, especially when it's already really dry. Forecasters are expecting wind gusts between 50 to 70 miles per hour, and in some high areas, it could go up to 10

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Jan 05 2025HEALTH

California Puts Humans Back in Charge of Health Insurance Claims

Health insurance denials can be a nightmare for many people. Recently in California, over a quarter of health insurance claims were rejected. This is a common problem across the nation, making people angry with health care companies. Now, a new law ensures that AI can't be the sole reason for denyin

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Dec 26 2024WEATHER

Waves and Storms Return to California After Holiday Break

After a quiet Christmas, massive waves are about to pound the California coast again. Northern California is expecting waves up to 30 feet high from Thursday to Sunday. A high-surf advisory warns people to be cautious around the water. The Bay Area will also experience temperatures around 60 degrees

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Dec 20 2024BUSINESS

California Catching Up: Population Bounces Back in 2024

In 2024, California added more residents than it had in years, finally making progress towards its pre-pandemic population high. The state's population grew by about 233, 000 residents, bringing the total to just under 39. 5 million. Experts see this as a positive sign after a period of decline, kno

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Dec 20 2024CRIME

Deadly Wisconson Shooting: A Troubling Link Uncovered

The quiet campus of Abundant Life Christian School in Wisconsin’s capital remains a crime scene as investigators work tirelessly to unravel the motive behind a deadly Monday morning shooting carried out by a 15-year-old student named Natalie Rupnow. The attack, which left two people dead and six inj

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Dec 14 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Forgotten Masterpiece: A Stoned Detective's California Dream

Paul Thomas Anderson, the director known for digging deep into California's gritty past, hit a bumpy road with his 2014 film, Inherent Vice. Despite its complex web of lies, drugs, and shattered love, the film bombed at the box office and flew under the radar of critics. Yet, nestled within those fa

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Dec 14 2024POLITICS

Supreme Court to Decide: Should Catholic Charities Get Tax Break?

The Supreme Court has agreed to take on a big case about religion and taxes. The question is whether places like Catholic Charities should be exempt from state unemployment taxes because of their religious ties. Catholic Charities says it should be exempt, but Wisconsin's highest court disagrees. Th

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