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Extra Extra - Long Weekend We Can Smell Ya

- 14 year old arrested for threatening to blow up his high school. Now aren't you glad he doesn't apply himself? - LA Times
- Ron Paul blowing every other candidate away on YouTube (Barack #2, Hillary #3, McCain #7) - Free Century
- Car versus bus last night in Leimart Park hurt 16 - My Fox LA
- Car versus pickup truck in downtow three hurt - CBS2
- Tom Arnold is back on the market, ladies - AP
- LA County Chief will be paid up to $399k... a YEAR - Daily News
- American Idol staffer looking for M4M action via Craigslist? - Defamer
- White Stripes to play The Fabulous Forum in September - WhiteStripes.com
- Lou Gossett Jr. taking Crips and Bloods to Africa - PR Inside
photo by LAist reader Nadia Flores who snapped this driving from Riverside into LA, thanks Nadia!
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Cruise off the highway and hit locally-known spots for some tasty bites.
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Fentanyl and other drugs fuel record deaths among people experiencing homelessness in L.A. County. From 2019 to 2021, deaths jumped 70% to more than 2,200 in a single year.
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This fungi isn’t a “fun guy.” Here’s what to do if you spot or suspect mold in your home.
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Donald Trump was a fading TV presence when the WGA strike put a dent in network schedules.
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Edward Bronstein died in March 2020 while officers were forcibly taking a blood sample after his detention.
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A hike can be a beautiful backdrop as you build your connection with someone.