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Wildfire near Fresno grows as firefighters brace for hot, dry weather

Matt Hamilton

California’s largest wildfire, a stubborn blaze in the Sierra Nevada that’s forced officials to shut down camping in nearby Kings Canyon National Park, continued to grow Sunday as health officials issued smoke advisories to area residents.

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  Labor Day bummer: Rip currents, swells close an L.A. County beach

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  Entangled blue whale is still missing; rescuers hope public can help

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  Motorist suspected in fatal hit-and-run arrested

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  Man who died after confrontation with Long Beach police identified

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  Venice Beach swimmer dies; hazardous conditions forecast for Labor Day weekend

  Los Angeles County firefighters are warning holiday weekend beachgoers to be cautious after the death of a swimmer who got caught in a rip current at Venice Beach.
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  Essential California: A monopoly on Catalina Island

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  Son of former 49ers CEO killed in boat crash off Catalina Island

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  Tiger cub found in Hemet taken to animal sanctuary in Alpine

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  2 killed, 3 wounded in unrelated shootings in South L.A., Compton

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