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- Ok, so there wasn't anyone jumping onto the 110 Freeway today, but there was a police pursuit on the 110 that ended near the 91 when the LAPD pulled the PITT manuever and caught their suspect. Incidentally, the vehicle being pursued: A Station Wagon. Go, Speed Racer!
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- The new 657 area code goes into effect tomorrow in the OC. Folks who have kept their 714 code will, however, have to dial 1-714 to reach someone in their own area code. So many numbers, so little time!
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