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- Precedent setting? "A Los Angeles Superior Court judge on Friday ordered an Eagle Rock medical marijuana dispensary to stop selling weed and, in a first for a California judge, ruled that retail sales of the drug are not permitted under state law," says the LA Weekly.
- If you've never watched an episode of Huell Howser, this Sunday's episode might be the one to start with: Huell visits In-n-Out's headquarters, its "university" and kitchen.
- The now-defunct Circuit City property where Hollywood, Sunset, Hillhurst and Virgil all meet is being used by Children's Hospital for overflow parking. No word yet on what's going to happen to the building.
- Foothill residents in Durate are still trying fight off bears coming down from the hills into the neighborhoods. The latest move is to find a way to keep them out of trash cans.
- Point a laser at a police helicopter and you could end up with 40 years in prison.
- A chicken in Glendale has been on the loose since at least November and has alluded animal control officers. It continues to dodge cars near Glendale Community College (video).
- Now that the Obama Administration wants to focus on urban development, books and reviews of said books are piling up.
- 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.