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AM news: fishy, prowler, budget and Bush

the fish live! - Since March 6, two goldfish have been living in LA River water in the newsroom at the LA Times. It's now June, and the fish are still doing swimmingly — although the tank could use a cleaning.
serial prowler - If you live in Arcadia, you might try using the AC at night instead of leaving the window open. Police warn that a petty thief has taken advantage of open windows and racked up more than 80 break-ins during summer months in Arcadia; now that it's warm, he might be coming for your jewelry and pocket change.
budget fun - Mayor Villaraigosa signed a $6.7 million budget for the city yesterday. The Daily News (grumpily?) focuses on the trash fee hike, which will fund new LAPD officers.
president popularity fun - Bush is the worst president since 1945, according to a new poll. We agree. The best recent president, according to the poll by Quinnipiac University, was Ronald Reagan. Well, compared to Bush, we suppose Reagan doesn't look so bad.
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Cruise off the highway and hit locally-known spots for some tasty bites.
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Fentanyl and other drugs fuel record deaths among people experiencing homelessness in L.A. County. From 2019 to 2021, deaths jumped 70% to more than 2,200 in a single year.
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This fungi isn’t a “fun guy.” Here’s what to do if you spot or suspect mold in your home.
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Donald Trump was a fading TV presence when the WGA strike put a dent in network schedules.
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Edward Bronstein died in March 2020 while officers were forcibly taking a blood sample after his detention.
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A hike can be a beautiful backdrop as you build your connection with someone.