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- It's windy (here's why) and it's expected to last though the night.
- Quaint. Snow birds were spotted along the Los Angeles River this morning.
- It's been quiet since the large riot at House of Blues on the Sunset Strip until last night when three men attacked Sheriff's Deputies.
- Watch what the first skate competition at the Venice Skate Park looked like this past weekend.
- Representative Maxine Waters wants the FBI to investigate the disappearance of Mitrice Richardson and the circumstances surrounding her release from a Sheriff's Station when she probably should have been kept under close watch.
- The first “State of the Bay Report” completed in over five years will be released and discussed at the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission’s “State of the Bay Conference” on January 13, 2010. (via press release)
- The Daily News lost a great reporter. Sue Doyle used to cover transportation and more recently, crime.
- 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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