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- All LA libraries were open today, a Monday, for the first time in nearly a year.
- A Venice woman is missing after abandoning her possessions following the loss of her cat.
- Justin Bieber crashed a wedding in Malibu.
- The Echo Park rec center is still open, despite other renovations happening within the park.
- LA City Councilmember Eric Garcetti will appear once again on "The Closer" tonight as a mayor.
- There's a time lapse video of the Mulholland Bridge being demolished.
- A woman headed towards Los Angeles followed her GPS onto train tracks and got stuck.
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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.