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Life on the Edge doesn't mind that the LA Harbor has stopped exploring the use of low-profile cranes. The high cranes, they say, are an essential part of the San Pedro landscape. The picture proves their point.
Newcomer Los Angeles City Nerd is worried about the Valley's Woodbridge Park, which might be taken over by the city for a sewer project. There will be a rally (pro-park, anti-sewage) on Saturday.
Franklin Avenue has news of yet another tear-down, this time the Old Spaghetti Factory in Hollywood. Couldn't they just knock out the kitchen?
MusicGlob caught Wolfmother at Cinespace and even captured some video. Since we haven't seen them since Arthurfest, we're grateful: Wolfmother ROCKS. You Set the Scene went to the mellower Jeff Tweedy show on Monday at the Fonda and posts a meticulous set list — 26 songs!
The 1947 Project's Crime Bus will make its seminal Dahlia Tour once again on February 26. Try to imagine what the city looked like 56 years ago as you hear the story of the Black Dahlia from those who are brilliantly, unhealthily obsessed.
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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.