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- President Obama has recruited Shakira to help him spread the word about his education campaign aimed at Hispanics.
- Jennifer Aniston says she's not desperate for babies (so suck it, Angelina Jolie).
- The city of LA is considering officially supporting Occupy LA.
- Jane Fonda's former Studio City home is on the market for $2.295 million.
- Here are the books that Southern Californians are buying in independent book stores.
- "2 Broke Girls" got picked up for a full season.
- Downtown ArtWalk may be facing a new designation that would require it to pay thousands in city fees.
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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.