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Extra, Extra - The Mayor's Chica Gets Probed
- Telemundo puts Mayor Tony's corazon on a leave of absence so they can investigate her - AP
- 70 year-old bicyclist killed by an SUV in Tarzana - Daily News
- Sticky Fingaz' brother X1 found dead this morning in LA, may have committed suicide - HHNLive
- A 13 year-old kid get four fingers blown off thanks to fireworks - LAFD
- "L.A. now recycles about 60% of its trash, the highest landfill diversion rate in the nation." - Daily News
- The California State Protocol Foundation funds Gov. Schwarzenegger's jets and luxury suites, and not only can they write that off, but their (GOP) donors get to stay secret - LA Times
- UMG tells iTunes that it's going to be a free agent - engadget
- The Beastie Boys add a second night at the Greek, tix now on sale - Ticketmassah
- Is CA next? Minnesota passes law requiring all US flags sold in the state be made in the USA - AP
- Not staying classy, San Diego: Kittens found in pet store dumpster - MSNBC
- Snoop Dogg is trying to become an Australian citizen, mizz-ate - Pitchfork
- UCLA Bruins should be eating this picture up - Defamer
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