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Extra, Extra: A Diss, a DUI, and Downtown Downey

- JSYK: Amanda Bynes' day in court for her DUI charges has been set for June 6.
- In Long Beach, a father and son have been found dead in what appears to be a murder-suicide.
- Oooooo: Kobe Bryant reportedly dissed the Detroit Pistons after the Lakers lost the playoffs last night to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- Jerry Seinfeld recently revealed what his favorite episode of "Seinfeld" is. What's yours?
- Art lovers, rejoice: The city of Downey is on their way to getting a new gallery.
- Food and wine lovers may be interested to know that Lou Wine Bar has been re-born under new ownership as BOSC.
- Headline of the day goes to the OC Weekly: "The Case of the Cross Dresser, Cocaine, Lovely Lingerie, Frying Pan & Horrified Woman"
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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.