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Extra, Extra: Santa Fe Springs Stinks, Helipad Hullaballoo
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- A foul odor pervaded Santa Fe Springs and will probably stink up the joint for the next few days.
- A Relativity studio exec allegedly delayed the Christopher Dorner manhunt because his chopper was parked on a sheriff's helipad.
- Katy Perry went on an extreme diet for her Vogue cover shoot, including no booze and no coffee for three months.
- San Diego's citizens don't think therapy will make any difference in the disgraceful behavior of Mayor Bob Filner.
- Meanwhile, Senator Dianne Feinstein adds her voice to those calling for him to resign.
- Kiefer Sutherland got drunk and shirtless in Canada. No Christmas trees were harmed.
- Mayor Eric Garcetti is taking aim at pesky potholes
- Oh joy. Two more highrise towers planned for Hollywood. No, we're not kidding.
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