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Fashion Critic Mr. Blackwell Hospitalized and Unconscious

85-year-old fashion critic Richard Blackwell, best known for his scathing annual list of worst-dressed celebrities, is reportedly in an undisclosed Los Angeles-area hospital and has been unconscious since Tuesday. The information came via his partner, Robert Spencer, who declined to state from what illness Blackwell is suffering. His most recent "Worst Dressed" list was published in January of this year, and included mostly pop stars such as Victoria Beckham, Avril Lavigne, Amy Winehouse, Fergie, and Kelly Clarkson, with the oddball pick of former Little House on the Prairie actress Alison Arngrim as #10. LAist interviewed Mr. Blackwell when this year's list came out, too!
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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.