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Extra, Extra: Some Groundbreaking News

- Staples Center was named one of the best arenas in the nation by Rolling Stone magazine.
- (Ground) breaking news: Vacant land in Sherman Oaks is being turned into new LA River park.
- Disneyland is doing away with special needs passes for theme park-goers
- The LASD announced that 350 pot plants were seized this week from an indoor grow op in La Puente.
- Happy birthday to the Hollywood Sign. The grand dame on the hill turns 90 years young today.
- Burbank residents, beware: A mountain lion was spotted today carrying a dead deer.
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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.