Los Angeles Archdiocese agrees to pay $880 million to settle sexual abuse claims – USA TODAY

Carolers spread holiday cheer  The Eastsider

California governor asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for Los Angeles wildfire relief – World News  Castanet.net California asks US government for billions in fire relief funds  BBC.com California Gov. Newsom requests nearly $40 billion in wildfire recovery funding in letter to Congress  CNN California governor requests nearly $40 billion from Congress for fire aid  The Washington Post Newsom sends Congress $40B request for LA fire aid  POLITICO

Boyle Heights restaurants are on the brink in wake of ICE raids: ‘I don’t know how much longer we can do this’  LAist