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- FBI Top 10 Most Wantedcaught in Canada. The former Long Beach gun club president accused of child molestation - AP
- 150 people in the North Hollywood Washington Mutual were evacuated by firefighters because of fumes. 11 taken to the hospital - Daily News
- NBC is spinning off "Heroes" after just one season - AP
- Maypole erected in front of Brentwood girls school - LAT
- Researchers discover that the La Brea Tar Pits bubble because of methane-burping bacteria - LAT
- Neighborhood restaurant's prices rise after Oprah eats there - Eating LA
- We always knew that the property where Ed Debevic's used to be at on Restaurant Row was cursed. Mother's Day Catastrophe at Gonpachi - Eater LA
- The Department of Defense is blocking sites like YouTube and Myspace from our troops as they fight for freedom - Stars and Stripes
- Sign of the Apocalypse: Paris Hilton went to church yesterday - Celeb Warship
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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.