The Thomas fire earned its place in history Friday when it reached 273,400 acres in its 19-day run from Santa Paula north toward Santa Barbara.
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TV ad thanks Trump for letting us say ‘merry Christmas’ again
A new ad from a PAC started by former Trump campaign aides credits the president with winning the imagined war on Christmas.
Warriors’ Steve Kerr jokes he’s more concerned about ‘breakfast’ than Rockets’ obsession
Steve Kerr is aware of the Rockets’ pursuit, but won’t let that interfere with his daily routine.
Officials: U.S. agrees to provide lethal weapons to Ukraine
The decision is likely to inflame tensions with the Kremlin.
‘A Christmas Story Live!’ stars share holiday plans
The stars of TV musical, “A Christmas Story Live,” are ready for the holidays. Matthew Broderick will head home and Maya Rudolph plans to do a whole lot of nothing. (Dec. 22)
Parents of injured toddler warn other families of ‘button battery’ danger
Button batteries are especially hazardous to children because of their small size, says a pediatric emergency medicine physician.
Ex-Marine cites Trump’s Jerusalem decision in planned ISIS attack on Christmas: FBI
An ex-Marine cited President Trump’s Jerusalem decision as one of the reasons behind a foiled ISIS-inspired Christmas attack in San Francisco.
Fiona the hippo celebrating her first Christmas is the best gift ever
If you want a hippopotamus for Christmas, and only Fiona will do, you’re in luck.
UCLA’s Cody Riley, Jalen Hill will remain suspended throughout season
School announces season-long ban of players who, along with LiAngelo Ball, allegedly shoplifted in China.
Time Person of the Year honoree leaves university over sexual harassment inaction
Jessica Cantlon was named one ofTime Magazine’s People of the Year for her role as complainant against Florian Jaeger at the University of Rochester.