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- A man in his 60s died last night in Long Beach after being struck by a van while riding a bicycle near Magnolia and 6th.
- A recent LA Times/USC poll shows that most California voters aren't planning on getting the H1N1 (Swine Flu) vaccination.
- Good news for Burbank newshounds; your local paper, the Burbank Leader, has announced they're expanding their coverage.
- How does Rodney King (LAist Interview) fight the temptation to ruin his sobriety? Boxing!
- A motorist who crashed his car into an LAPD patrol vehicle Wednesday night in North Hollywood has been charged with a DUI. The man "had a blood-alcohol content of more than 0.15" when he pulled an illegal u-turn on Lankershim Blvd.
- Will Police Chief-designate Charlie Beck focus on transparency and public accountability in the LAPD? Many hope so.
- We told you reservations would go fast for LudoBites at Royal/T next month (they're all booked!) but as consolation, maybe you can get in to Chef Lefebvre & his wife Krissy's favorite local eateries.
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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.