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- The closure of Long Beach's beaches due to a sewage spill has been lifted.
- A man and a dog were found dead inside a car in Costa Mesa.
- 11,700 students are expected to graduate from Cal State Fullerton and Chapman University this weekend.
- Councilman Paul Koretz has proposed what he calls a "gentle ban" on marijuana dispensaries.
- Two Navy ships collided about 120 miles off the coast of Southern California, but no one was hurt.
- Parts of Santa Monica suffered a power outage this morning after a worker mistakenly hit underground cables.
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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.