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Oakland fire one of the worst in California history, the role of women in the age of Trump, iconic Santa's Village re-opens
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Dec 5, 2016
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Oakland fire one of the worst in California history, the role of women in the age of Trump, iconic Santa's Village re-opens

The Ghost Ship fire in Oakland becomes one of the deadliest in California history, Gloria Steinem on the future of feminism under President Trump, Santa's Village grand re-opening.

image of Santa's Village in 1965. The 15 acre Technicolor dreamland with ginger bread houses, and toy shops with the inexplicable giant mushrooms. The theme park included the Bumble Bee Monorail, Whirling Christmas Tree, Gingerbread House, Welcome House and of course, Santa and a always frozen ice, North Pole.
image of Santa's Village in 1965. The 15 acre Technicolor dreamland with ginger bread houses, and toy shops with the inexplicable giant mushrooms. The theme park included the Bumble Bee Monorail, Whirling Christmas Tree, Gingerbread House, Welcome House and of course, Santa and a always frozen ice, North Pole.
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Alison Martino
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The Ghost Ship fire in Oakland becomes one of the deadliest in California history, Gloria Steinem on the future of feminism under President Trump,  Santa's Village grand re-opening.

Listen 7:37
At least 36 people died at a warehouse party in Oakland. But with the roof collapsed and a rain storm on the way, firefighters are racing against time to recover more victims.
Listen 7:13
"We still feel a need to stand up, play our part and make a stand," said SoCal veteran Anderson Gould, who made the trip to North Dakota to join protests.
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When it comes to moving forward after the election, Gloria Steinem says, "to agonize and think only about the future is to give up a chance to influence the future by what you're doing right now."
Listen 9:38
New information about allegations of abuse on the set of the 1972 film, Last Tango in Paris. And Disney's Bob Iger to serve on Trump economic advisory board.
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After a year of getting sidelined in Hollywood, Asian-American comedians celebrate their first mainstage show at the popular Upright Citizens Brigade.
Listen 8:02
Is Ben Carson the man to run HUD? "He's certainly not qualified from any conventional standpoint," says Richard Green, director and chair of the USC Lusk Center for Real Estate.
Listen 6:50
California lawmakers, Assemblyman Rob Bonta and state Sen. Bob Hertzberg announce plan to reform bail bonds system.
Listen 8:26
Usually, the president-elect makes news by Tweeting, but a Donald Trump phone call is getting a lot of attention in Asia – and among the Chinese and Taiwanese community right here in Southern California.
Listen 8:40
At least five video games starring President-elect Trump have come on the market this year. Some carry a very pro-Trump message; others are decidedly anti-Trump.
Listen 6:51
For the first time in 18 years, Santa's Village has re-opened its doors to the public. So, what's new in the now branded SkyPark at Santa's Village?