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December wildfire is still a risk in Southern California: Brush is dry, and strong Santa Ana winds are coming

A child and her dog play fetch in the water amid pleasant weather in Newport Harbor in Newport Beach, California, on Nov. 17, 2023.

LOS ANGELES — While the rest of the country may be enjoying typical December weather, Southern California is bracing for a weekend of strong, dry Santa Ana winds, whipping up concerns about potential downed trees, power lines and fire danger.

until 10 a.m. Friday for much of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, according to the National Weather Service. Winds

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