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Extra, Extra - Only Billy Corgan Could Get Weirder

- Hey hippies, the world’s largest wind energy conference and trade show ever is happening here in town - All American Patriots
- LAPD accused of beating up homeless - LAT
- Random two sentences out of today's LA Daily News: The 23-year-old star of "Teeny Tarts 4" and president of Hollywood-based Nautica Thorn Productions made a name for herself getting naked on camera. That name pushed her into mainstream consciousness recently as she appeared on the Fox reality show "My Bare Lady," which featured four porn performers trying to make it in London theater. - LA Daily News
- Bloggers save substitute teacher from 40 years in jail - BoingBoing
- Bright Eyes to play Hollywood Bowl with LA Phil - Pitchfork
- 81 year-old woman in Wilmington found with 100 rats and other "pets" - AP
- Cobra Snake goes to an 80s party - LA Weekly
- Anti-gang activist photographed flashing 18th Street Gang signs, while wearing an adorable hat - LA Weekly
- Lots of gangmembers have been taken off the streets in SoCal over the last few months - Reuters
- Fixit Ticket Tip: If you ever get popped for no front plate, instead of paying $15 to the LA Sheriff at the Vehicle Inspection Station, the CHP will inspect it for free. - Jalopnik
- Billy Corgan (pictured) and the new Smashing Pumpkins reveal their new look in Paris (video of Zero after the jump), but refuse to announce any LA tour dates - Myspace
photo by Ralf Heid via Flickr
Smashing Pumpkins - "Zero"
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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.