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Extra, Extra: Betty White And 'Breaking Bad' Break Records

- We're sure you've all been Googling "naked Betty White photos" this week, but our favorite octogenarian has also just set a Guinness World Record as the TV actress with the longest career. Huzzah!
- Breaking Bad also setting a Guinness Record as the highest-rated TV show of all time, with a whopping 99 percent approval rate from critics. Bet they're having an A-1 Day.
- Latino activists not happy about ex-Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's new job with Herbalife.
- Otter lookalike Benedict Cumberbatch rockin' a tux at the Toronto Film Fest. The Sherlock star will also be honored by BAFTA L.A. in November.
- A burglary suspect in Riverside surrendered after a four-hour stand-off. (Perhaps he just wanted some AC?)
- Baby shark spotted in Seal Beach. (Which is probably better than a baby seal being spotted at Shark Beach.)
- Did you feel that 3.6 earthquake near West Bishop?
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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.