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- Possibly big trouble in Glendale: "Three men, including an Iranian-born chemical engineer living in Glendale, have been charged in a scheme to smuggle sophisticated industrial components into Iran that could be used in the development of a nuclear weapon, authorities said Wednesday".
- Anti-gang activist Alex Sanchez was granted bail today after a judge changed his mind. Sanchez stands accused of going back to the streets and conspiring to commit some serious crimes, say the feds.
- A linear park is being planned for Grand Avenue in downtown and planners are looking to Culver City for inspiration.
- Will the Expo Line include an extra stop added to appease activists?
- San Francisco import Mixt Greens has opened the first of four restaurants in Los Angeles.
- Oops. The LAPD was called when someone thought Heidi Pratt was being kidnapped. Nope, she was just trying to hide from the paparazzi.
- The California chapter of ACORN has split from the national organization and announced its new name: the Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment.
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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.