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- How did "missed opportunities" turn the Station Fire into a disaster?
- The Fed has shut down the over five dozen branches of California National Bank of Los Angeles. US Bank will take over.
- Authorities in South Gate are investigating the caseof a body found in a burning car along the LA River near the 710 Freeway.
- You gotta love these Huntington Beach seniors who get their exercise playing Wii games like bowling.
- Since today's the day we focus on life in the great beyond (okay and candy and partying), did you know that Yves St. Laurent is actually the top-earning dead celeb?
- Looking for a soundtrack for your Halloween gathering? KCRW music maven Chris Douridas reminds us their 24-hour online music station will be streaming spooky tunes until 2 a.m.
- And in other music-related news: We're running a contest through November 4th. Enter here to win tickets to see the L.A. Chamber Orchestra: Beethoven Explained & the 5th Symphony.
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