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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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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.