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Thousands ordered to evacuate as powerful wind-fed wildfire burns homes in Southern California

Associated Press CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — California was lashed by powerful winds Wednesday that fed a fast-moving wildfire, which destroyed dozens of homes and forced thousands of residents to flee as forecasters warned of the potential for “extreme and life-threatening” blazes. Northwest of Los Angeles, the Mountain Fire exploded in size and prompted evacuation orders

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AP Race Call: Republican Kevin Kiley wins reelection to U.S. House in California’s 3rd Congressional District

Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing California on Wednesday, defeating Democrat Jessica Morse. Kiley, a first-term congressman, had captured the seat in 2022 by arguing that California was in turmoil under Democratic rule in Washington and Sacramento. The 3rd Congressional District stretches across much of the state’s eastern border

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AP Race Call: Democrat Linda Sanchez wins reelection to U.S. House in California’s 38th Congressional District

Democratic Rep. Linda Sánchez won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing California on Wednesday. Sánchez defeated Republican Eric Ching, a councilman for the city of Walnut. Sánchez, a long-time incumbent, has served in Congress for more than two decades and sits on the House Committee on Ways and Means. The 38th Congressional District covers

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AP Race Call: Democrat Ami Bera wins reelection to U.S. House in California’s 6th Congressional District

Democrat Ami Bera won election to a U.S. House seat representing California on Wednesday. Bera has represented the 6th Congressional District since beating the Republican incumbent in 2012, winning reelection by narrow margins at first but gaining a higher percentage of votes in recent elections. The district encompasses the northern half of the state capital

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AP Race Call: Democrat Pete Aguilar wins reelection to U.S. House in California’s 33rd Congressional District

Democratic Rep. Pete Aguilar won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing California on Wednesday. Aguilar, 45, has held the seat since 2015. He previously served as mayor of Redlands, California, and sat on the city council. He resides in Redlands with his wife and their two sons. Aguilar chairs the House Democratic Caucus. His

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AP Race Call: Republican Jay Obernolte wins reelection to U.S. House in California’s 23rd Congressional District

Republican Rep. Jay Obernolte won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing California on Wednesday. Obernolte, 54, who previously served in the state Assembly and was mayor of Big Bear Lake, California, was first elected to the House in 2021. He serves a district that encompasses much of San Bernardino County and parts of Kern

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AP Race Call: Republican Doug LaMalfa wins reelection to U.S. House in California’s 1st Congressional District

Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing California on Wednesday. LaMalfa, who spent a decade in the state Legislature prior to winning his congressional seat, was first elected to the U.S. House in 2013. He defeated Democrat Rose Penelope Yee. The district covers a large swath of interior Northern California,

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AP Race Call: Democrat Salud Carbajal wins reelection to U.S. House in California’s 24th Congressional District

Democratic Rep. Salud Carbajal won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing California on Wednesday. Carabajal, who previously served on the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, was first elected to the House in 2017. His district covers parts of California’s central coast, including the cities of Santa Barbara, Santa Maria and San Luis Obispo.

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AP Race Call: Democrat Juan Vargas wins reelection to U.S. House in California’s 52nd Congressional District

Democratic Rep. Juan Vargas won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing California on Wednesday. He defeated Republican business owner Justin Lee in the strongly Democratic 52nd District in San Diego County, which runs along the border with Mexico. Vargas entered the House in 2013. The lawyer and former state legislator serves on the Financial

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AP Race Call: Democrat Eric Swalwell wins reelection to U.S. House in California’s 14th Congressional District

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing California on Wednesday. He defeated Republican challenger Vin Kruttiventi. The district covers eastern Alameda County and part of central Contra Costa County in northern California. Swalwell was elected to his seat in 2012, defeating the incumbent Democrat Pete Stark. Swalwell was a candidate

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