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There's $11 million up for grabs in California, incorporating thoughtful design in NorCal's rebuild, building an ice rink in LA
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Nov 16, 2017
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There's $11 million up for grabs in California, incorporating thoughtful design in NorCal's rebuild, building an ice rink in LA

People aren't updating beneficiaries in their insurance plan and it's causing a problem, architects come together to help in Napa's rebuild, and ice rink in LA.

NAPA, CA - OCTOBER 11: A house that was destroyed by the Atlas Fire is seen in Soda Canyon on October 11, 2017 near Napa, California. In one of the worst wildfires in state history, more than 2,000 homes have burned and at least 21 people have been killed as more than 14 wildfires continue to spread with little containment in eight Northern California counties.   (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
NAPA, CA - OCTOBER 11: A house that was destroyed by the Atlas Fire is seen in Soda Canyon on October 11, 2017 near Napa, California. In one of the worst wildfires in state history, more than 2,000 homes have burned and at least 21 people have been killed as more than 14 wildfires continue to spread with little containment in eight Northern California counties. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
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People aren't updating beneficiaries in their insurance plan and it's causing a problem, architects come together to help in Napa's rebuild, and ice rink in LA.

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