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Bitter Today?

If it weren't bad enough to be flying solo on Valentine's Day, we live in L.A. - land of cell phones and car culture. Thankfully, the Ill Will Press gives us a new episode starring Foamy (the pissed off Squirrel) where he rags on cell phone plans, ringtones, losing your car in a parking lot, and certified pre-owned vehicles. He's so perturbed that you can download his own version of a ringtone for your cell.
Because the flash animation episode is in a pop-up window, we cannot directly link it to you. Go to their homepage and click on the middle image that says "Neurotically Yours." Have a laugh on us and enjoy.
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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.