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- Just in time for you to hit the road...gas prices are up, up, up!
- A man was shot and killed last night while he was driving in Van Nuys.
- And in another road-related fatality, a horse was struck and killed by drivers of an SUV on the Sierra Highway last night.
- Looking for some gluten-free treats? GreenLAGirl checks out Breakaway Bakery.
- Hometown Pasadena has some info on how to hide from the holiday stress at a popular Korean Day Spa.
- Los Angeles, meet your finest bartenders.
- Have a family dinner to attend today or tomorrow? Venice Patch offers up a Family Holiday Dinner Survival Guide.
- Here at LAist we're going to take advantage of the Christmas holiday and close up shop early this afternoon, and take a break tomorrow. We hope that no matter what you celebrate--if anything--that you are safe, healthy, and happy. See you on Boxing Day!
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