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- Blame technology: Looks like a computer error is to blame for a sewage spill last night in Temecula.
- A director who worked with Brittany Murphy says he warned the late actress about the potential danger of her becoming involved with husband Simon Monjack.
- Taggers don't take a holiday during Christmas in Echo Park.
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