A walk-through of downtown Palisades destruction
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Fox 11 Los Angeles reporter Gigi Graciette walks through downtown Palisades to show what's been destroyed by fire.

Newsom reignites controversy over Oakland's police pursuit policy
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Gov. Gavin Newsom's declaration that Oakland needs to loosen its police pursuit policy has prompted discussion and debate over this controversial topic.

New San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie celebrates inauguration night in Chinatown with banquet and night market
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Large turnout for new San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie's inauguration night celebrations in Chinatown. He thanks the Asian and AAPI communities for their support. San Franciscans, even one that said she didn't vote for him, say they are excited and optimistic that he may bring change.

4 bodies found in Santa Rosa home
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Police found found bodies inside a home located in a senior citizen community in Santa Rosa. No cause of death has been released. Police said there was no ongoing threat to public safety.

Palisades fire destruction
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KTVU's Tom Vacar is live in Southern California where he describes unfathomable destruction from the Palisades Fire and the destroyed or damaged homes along the Pacific Coast Highway.

SoCal wildfires become deadly, 5 dead reported | West Coast Wrap
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Tonight -- we're continuing to monitor the devastating wildfires burning across Southern California. Coming up -- we'll talk live with cal-fire to get the very latest on the conditions crews are facing and how a renewed air attack is helping slow the flames. Plus -- with firefighters stretched thin trying to control those wildfires, more help is on the way. We'll break down the teams from across the west heading to Southern California.

4 bodies found in Santa Rosa home
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Police are investigating four bodies found inside Santa Rosa home on Wednesday. The bodies were all adults and there is no known threat to the community.

Congresswoman Barbara Lee officially launches campaign in Oakland mayor race
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Retired Congresswoman Barbara Lee ended weeks of deliberation and signed official paperwork Wednesday to enter the special election for the job of Oakland Mayor. Her main opponent, former City Council member Loren Taylor who is making his second run for the Mayor's seat, said shortly after her announcement that he plans to stay in the race after receiving phonecalls from supporters urging him to not drop out.

Bay Area firefighters deploy to SoCal to battle wildfires
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At the San Jose Fire Dept training center, on Wednesday morning, a second wave of firefighters prepared to deploy to Southern Calif. as part of a mutual aide effort to battle wildfires.

L.A. County inferno
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KTVU's Tom Vacar reports from the fire line in the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County. He describes the massive destruction he saw driving down Sunset Boulevard as material from the fire blows into his eyes.

Strong winds topple trees in Bay Area, cause power outages
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Strong wind gusts whipping through the Bay Area early Wednesday morning knocked down trees and temporarily shut down part of a freeway.

Setting the stage for SF Mayoral Inauguration and Chinatown celebration
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Crews were busy at Civic Center Plaza and Chinatown in San Francisco on Tuesday night preparing for the inauguration of Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie and the celebrations at night. KTVU goes behind the scenes for a preview.

Beloved mailman "Postman Jeff" retires after 47 years of service
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Lafayette postman Jeff Gostomski made his final mail deliveries Tuesday, and was greeted by longtime residents who showed gratitude by posting signs on each mailbox in his honor. "Jeff goes beyond being just a mailman," said Julie Dudum Del Santo, one of the residents who organized the mailbox message effort. There was another surprise, when he went to the local elementary school. Gostomski also shared some advice for younger people about how to succeed in whatever job you choose.