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- A Los Angeles church opens up a farmers market so their attendees can have access to fresh produce
- Phil Spector is keeping busy behind bars writing some very interesting letters to friends on the outside.
- Sad news out of Pasadena: The 2010 President of the Tournament of Roses died this weekend after a battle with cancer.
- You know that big project in the works for Grand Avenue in DTLA? Yeah, we're still waiting. Sigh.
- Hey--don't Hassle the Hofff! He says he wasn't in the hospital this weekend for an alcohol-related relapse. (It was an "equilibrium imbalance.")
- Why would Adam Carolla sue a local furniture store owner?
- Look what indie film and music darlings tied the knot in a low-key ceremony over the weekend!
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