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Extra, Extra: Sea Turtles' Moment in the Sun, Dorothy's Slippers, and a Contest
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- A San Diego police officer who was accused of fixing traffic tickets has resigned.
- Former Laker Lamar Odom won't play in an upcoming Mavericks/Lakers game in order to be with a family member.
- Seven people were hurt when a car crashed into a bus stop in South Los Angeles.
- A 2,000-pound sea turtle known as a leatherback may become California's newest state animal.
- Rules regarding fines for truancy at LAUSD have been changed.
- Dorothy's ruby slippers will live on at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.
- Enter below for a chance to win a pair of tickets to Stew & The Negro Problem at Royce Hall on Friday, March 9th! The winner will also receive a copy of the new Stew & The Negro Problem CD, Making It, as well as a $50 gift card to Border Grill. You can also purchase tickets here. Entries must be received by March 2, 2012 at 12:00PM PST.
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