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Extra, Extra: Come Hither, My Pretty One
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- Fight for the right to ficus! Local activists in Santa Monica just can't say goodbye to the ficus trees slated for removal by the City. LAist's coverage began last fall with "Ficus? Ficyou!" and then got a quick update. It's not looking good for those fic-ing trees.
- Dominguez Hills High to USC journey waylaid by stop for robbery at gunpoint in Compton; so goes the trajectory of football recruit Maurice Simmons.
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- L.A. Now takes a look back at the legacy of the Sleepy Lagoon murder and trial through the eyes of Mario Reyes, the youngest son of Manuel Reyes, who was one of the 22 young men rounded up and charged. Don't know what the Sleepy Lagoon murder is? Do a quick read about it on Wiki, or read the fantastic play Zoot Suit by Luis Valdez.
- Planning on grabbing a bite in The OC this weekend? Be sure to catch up on the county's latest restaurant code violations. Hopefully Newport's Balboa Thai Cafe got rid of those pesky cockroaches. Shudder.
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