Fire destroys Cannon and Barnaby Jones sets at Samuel Goldwyn Studios
A $2 million fire ripped through two sound stages at Samuel Goldwyn Studios, destroying Cannon and Barnaby Jones sets, including the star’s apartment and office area. No injuries were reported. The blaze, the studio’s second major fire in two years, left portions of the lot severely damaged as fire crews arrived swiftly but could not save the structures.
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Fog disrupts Bay Area airports but traffic mostly normal
Heavy fog closed San Francisco and Oakland terminals with brief shutdowns while Livermore and Hayward airports saw limited operations. Flight numbers fell to single digits at times and several flights were diverted, though San Jose remained closed and overall holiday traffic stayed light.
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Weather Outlook With Rain Possible Tomorrow
The forecast indicates a chance of rain tomorrow with temperatures in the mid fifties in towns and lows in the thirties to forties. Light winds and unsettled air may persist. For more details, refer to the weather page on page 28.
Woman survives lion attack at Safari in Florida
Emma Bates, visiting Lion Country Safari in West Palm Beach, recounts a near fatal event when a lioness named Elsa broke free from a cage. Officials say a lock malfunctions or door jolt triggered a surge of lions from the enclosure, but Bates managed to escape with injuries and expresses relief at surviving the Christmas miracle.
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Family symbol from turkey bones becomes Torrance Christmas centerpiece
In Texas Col. Bill Ward and wife Ruth hosted a Christmas dinner with family members Helen Ward Morton and Robert Morton. A dried turkey carcass shipped years later by Ward's brother-in-law became a cherished symbol of family unity during travel in his Air Force career. The bones were rediscovered hidden in a centerpiece, rekindling memories of the gathering.
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Palsy victim uses biofeedback device to type messages
Stockton’s UPI report details Cass Moreland of Lodi, unable to write or speak since birth, who communicates via a new biofeedback aided typewriter system. Developed with Pacific area student Laurence, the device helps her control a keyboard using brain signals, enabling her sophomore year progress.
Newark Mayor's Race Sees Five Candidates Filed
Filing extensions reach five South County towns while Newark closes nominations with five candidates set for the mayoral contest. Incumbents delaying papers prompt noon December 30 deadlines in other March 5 elections. boards for Fremont Newark Community College District and Murray School District push to January 2.
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