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A series of atmospheric river storms are expected to impact Northern California over the weekend, meaning there could be some repercussions for holiday travel.
Deciding how to tell kids the truth behind Santa isn’t easy for parents. Here’s what experts say about how and when to tell them without ruining the Christmas spirit.
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Using contraband cellphones and women that he called his ‘wives,’ a California prisoner oversaw a sprawling drug ring that spread death and addiction to the most remote corners of Alaska, prosecutors say.
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MacArthur Park needs someone to say ‘not on my watch.’ It’s unacceptible that severely incapacitated people stagger about like ghosts, their bodies twisted, their eyes vacant
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Washington officially regards the Syrian rebels as terrorists; they are hoping to polish their image.
A blockbuster in its native France, this three-hour thriller co-directed by Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière will beguile all who commit to it.
As parents rush into malls for the final days of Christmas shopping, many will be armed with wish lists full of beauty products for their children. Some skin-care products meant for older people should be avoided.
JuJu Watkins and the No. 7 USC women’s basketball team will face one of their toughest tests of the season Saturday against Paige Bueckers and No. 4 UConn.
Emily Haynes’ colorful wheel-thrown, hand-painted ceramics reflects Southern California surf style and Midcentury Modern design.
