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Aug 2024
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Wildfire breaks out in San Bernardino as...

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Another wildfire in Southern California erupted Monday afternoon, destroying several homes and forcing residents to evacuate. Prescription drug prices are at an all-time high but California is trying to help lower prices. Winner winner chicken dinner! Several LA and Orange county chefs won big last night after attending the Michelin awards for California. Plus more. 

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