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Extra Extra - Why Wouldn't You Have a Crush on LA?

- Bring popcorn: The MacArthur Park Task Force's first meeting is Monday at 6pm at Charles White Elementary School, 2401 Wilshire Blvd. - NBC4
- Was the Griffith Park Fire a pro-development conspiracy? - blogging.la
- George Michael to star in an upcoming sitcom called "Ellie Stone" - Entertainment Wise
- UCLA has done the right thing with 5,700 old pictures of Los Angeles - they're letting everyone use them - LA Observed
- Three years ago today, Alex Cora fouled off 14 consecutive pitches and then blasts the 18th pitch thrown to him for a two- run home run - LA Dugout
- KNBC is being sued by Staples Center about their award-winning investigative reports that claimed that Staples is not up to code and has never been - AP
- The Cobra Snake does Japan - Cobra Snake
- Best back yard in the Valley? - Daily News
- Stop the presses: LAPD arrests rapper - Rap Weekly
- Not all Extreme Home Makeovers end up happily ever after - Star Tribune
- Someone bought a MegaMillions ticket on Friday in Hawthorne worth $112 million - NBC4
- NY Times film critic AO Scott admits his crush on LA - NYT
photo of LA City Hall, 1947, via UCLA, via Rebecca James
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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.