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Extra, Extra: When FDR Pitched in at the Oscars

- Think First Lady Michelle Obama's Oscar appearance was cool? Listen to FDR at the 1941 Academy Awards.
- San Diego is getting its own "Ciclavia"-inspired event in August.
- Looks like wealthy widow Candy Spelling is being evicted from her post condo.
- In Burbank, a paraplegic man was injured when he was struck by a car as he crossed the street.
- Yikes: A former Cudahy City Councilman gets jail time for extortion and bribery.
- Geek Out! Here is Los Angeles’ transportation history in an interactive timeline & chart!
- If you're wondering what's become of Mike Damone from "Fast Times at Ridgemont High," the answer is, he's running a coffee spot in NoHo now.
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