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Extra, Extra: Out With the Old
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- Phew, The Hills, Bromance and Sponge Bob are still on TV. Time Warner and Viacom reached an agreement late last night with details being finalized in the next few days.
- Today was a great day to get out and enjoy a leisurely drive around the neighborhood. There was NOBODY on the roads.
- Today was the 9th annual Lions Surf City Splash in Huntington Beach. Participants take a plunge in the 56 degree ocean water in hopes of "washing off the old of 2008," says Lee Love.
- It's a new year and one website thinks it's time for some Celebs to change their look.
- We warned you, but some didn't listen. A man in Santa Ana was struck in the ankly by a falling bullet shortly after midnight.
- What would a New Year be without a New Years Baby? Gilan Newsom was born at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center at exactly midnight last night. Wow, she's going to have some great Birthday parties!
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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.