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- Members of the Bus Riders Union handed out bags of groceries today to the mayor and other officials to symbolize the cost of upcoming MTA fare increases.
- County officials have been advised they should consider implementing tools for the early detection of wildfires.
- The rate for basic ambulance transport in L.A. will go up by 37%.
- The Supreme Court has denied jailed attorney Richard Fine's request to be let out of Men's Central Jail, where he has been held for 14 months for refusing to divulge financial details.
- Santa Monica is getting a new movie studio.
- Lindsay Lohan told the judge she didn't want to wear an ankle bracelet alcohol monitoring device because it would interfere with an upcoming movie shoot in Texas. Turns out, though, that movie isn't even sending the actress to Texas. (Or, as TMZ calls her excuse: BS.)
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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.