(Ventura, CA)  —  Southern California’s Thomas fire covers more than 130-thousand acres. 

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Trump Approves Emergency Declaration For State Of California

(Washington, DC) — President Trump is declaring a state of emergency in California.

Hurricane-Force Winds Exacerbate Wildfire Situation In Southern California 

(Los Angeles, CA)  —   Hurricane-force winds are fanning the wildfires in Southern California. 

Thomas Fire Prompts State Of Emergency 

(Ventura, CA)  —  Governor Jerry Brown is declaring a state of emergency in Southern California’s Ventura County as a wildfire burns out of control.

Gunman In California Hospital Is Fatally Shot

(Bakersfield, CA) — A gunman at a hospital in Bakersfield, California is reported dead after being shot by police.

Reports Say 3 Dead In Shooting Near Northern CA School 

(Tehama County, CA) —  At least three people are dead in a shooting at an elementary school in the Northern California community of Corning in Tehama [[ Tay-Heema ]] County.

CA School Evacuated Due To Barricaded Parent With Hostage 

(Riverside, CA)  —  A California school is locked down with a parent barricaded in a classroom. 

Trucker Charged In Deadly Bus Crash

(Palm Springs, CA)  —  A truck driver is being charged with 13 counts of felony manslaughter for his part in a deadly bus crash near Palm Springs a year ago.

Several Helicopters Fighting Blaze On Top Of Mount Wilson 

(Mount Wilson, CA)  —  Several helicopters are dropping water on flames raging near the top of Mount Wilson.

Progress Made Against Northern California Fires, But Situation Remains Dangerous 

(Mather, CA)  —  Progress is being made against the wildfires raging in Northern California, but fire officials warn the situation is still very dangerous.