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16,000 Potholes Filled During Intensive Weekend 'Operation'

It took 50 crews two days to respond to thousands of phone calls from concerned citizens to tackle more than 16,000 repairs to our streets as part of the city-wide "Operation Pothole," this past weekend. The endeavor was championed by Council president Eric Garcetti, who urged people to call 3-1-1 to log in reports of locations of specific potholes that could potentially cause thousands of dollars in damage to property, including vehicles forced to pass over their troubling gaps daily.
Expecting to get 10,000 to 15,000 potholes filled over the weekend, Garcetti's office reported today that they exceeded their expectations, and that crews are still being sent out daily to fix more potholes. Garcetti says to keep calling 3-1-1 and providing location information about remaining potholes. Remember, the City can't magically appear and fix the potholes on your route if you don't tell them where they are! Of course, there are some people who manage to make good use of potholes...
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It's been many, many years since we saw this much snow in our mountains. Going up there right now isn't safe, but here are some places where you can enjoy the view and snap a pic.
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April Valentine died at Centinela Hospital. Her daughter was born by emergency C-section. She'd gone into the pregnancy with a plan, knowing Black mothers like herself were at higher risk.
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A look at years past when snows creeped into our citified neighborhoods, away from the mountains and foothills.
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In the face of a drier future, that iconic piece of Americana is on its way out in Southern California.
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Another Missing Hiker Has Been Found Dead In San Gabriels As Search For Actor Julian Sands ContinuesBob Gregory, 62, went missing the same day as Sands. His body was recovered near Mount Islip.