The fast-moving Mountain fire forced thousands to evacuate and destroyed neighborhoods in the hilly communities of Ventura County. “We figured we were trapped,” one resident said.

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Firefighters were working to contain fires in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties amid dangerous weather conditions.

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Renting is quickly becoming a better way for many people to enjoy high-risk places with much less financial baggage.

The former president’s most disturbing statements are not bluster. They are a road map to what he will do if elected again.

The former president’s most disturbing statements are not bluster. They are a road map to what he will do if elected again.