Firefighters fight massive California blaze in Carpinteria area
The Thomas Fire in Santa Barbara Ventura counties is about 10 percent contained with over 750 structures destroyed and 15 000 threatened. Evacuations expanded. more than 88 000 people fled. Winds gusting to 35 mph push the fire erratically. 85 000 power customers affected. Notable residents include Portia de Rossi and George Lucas with local properties. Governor Brown calls winter fires the new normal.
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Tax bill faces risk as poll shows GOP support and potential backlash
USA TODAY and Suffolk University poll of 1,000 voters finds strong Republican enthusiasm for the tax bill with 71 percent support, but analysts warn passage could hurt the GOP brand and aid Democrats in the 2018 midterms. The bill would cut taxes about 15 trillion over the decade, with differences over state high-tax residents and wealthier Americans likely to benefit most.
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Wildlife and pets Flood shelters struggle under Thomas Fire wave
Ventura County Animal Services reports record animal intake with Camarillo shelter near capacity as more than 1,000 displaced animals arrive. SPARC, Humane Society of Ventura County, and volunteers mobilize vets, foster homes, and donation drives while deputies relocate livestock and poultry to safety.
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