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Extra, Extra: Meteor Showers, Metallica 3D and Medical Pot

- Farm workers are protesting Trader Joe's purchasing policies at the company's headquarters in Monrovia.
- Dr. Oz showed up at the free LA health clinic in Los Angeles.
- A father in OC was caught on tape trying to kill his son.
- Zsa Zsa Gabor has been released from the hospital.
- You might be able to see a meteor shower tonight.
- Metallica is working on a 3D film.
- A Los Angeles Times columnist does not like the politics of the California Medical Association coming out for the legalization of pot.
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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.