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And now for the good news

The Gold Line's new express service between Pasadena and Downtown LA starts today. It'll make just 4 stops in addition to Union Station: Highland Park, Mission, Del Mar and Sierra Madre Villa.
A 17-year-old Long Beach teen has climbed 6 of the world's 7 highest peaks with her dad. Next up: Everest.
If a full-sized monorail isn't likely for LA, maybe Ray Bradbury can get this one for his puppies.
Happy birthday to Neverland resident Prince Michael Jackson I (the older brother of the dangled-over-the-balcony Prince Michael), punk rocker/ radio host/ USO performer Henry Rollins, and Russ Meyers starlet Kitten Natividad of Hollywood.
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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.