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- LAUSD may have to cut 5,000 jobs in a money-saving move. Signal protests.
- A prominent local attorney was found shot dead in his Palos Verdes Peninsula frontyard this morning.
- The L.A. City Council has asked City Attorney Carmen Trutanich to clarify his position on the costs of the Michael Jackson memorial.
- Great video: KTLA's Sam Rubin went off on live on air about Perez Hilton this morning. "He's a talentless dope."
- The St. Louis Rams to Southern California? That's the team that's winning so far in a poll on Huffington Post.
- See's Candy might get to move back into their historic original location on Western Avenue.
- "NY and CA: How Did They Spend Transportation Stimulus Money?" asks Streetsblog
- Finally... Some housekeeping. There are a few ways to stay connected with us. Consider following us on Twitter, Facebook or through your RSS reader
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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.