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Two California towns up for best Christmas town

The winner of the best Christmas town in America award will be named on November nineteenth, and two California cities made the nomination list; the lights are already optional.

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on BBN Newsroom
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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIn other news, two California cities have been nominated for best Christmas town in America, and the winner will be announced on November nineteenth.

  2. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorTwinkling lights in October. I love a town that plans ahead.

  3. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorTwo nominees, one trophy, and a month of neighbors fighting over extension cords. I give it until Thanksgiving.

  4. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorUntil Thanksgiving, and the cords are already in the garage.

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