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Four-Year-Old Boy Goes 'Fast and Furious,' Takes Mom's Car for Joyride

Fullerton is officially descending into lawlessness. Yesterday afternoon, as his mother allegedly stood near her car placing a phone call, a four-year-old boy in the area got out of his car seat, crawled into the front seat, and took the vehicle for a joyride.
According to KTLA, the child -- who was not seriously injured -- made it admirably far. He drove along a major roadway during rush hour traffic and cut off other motorists, including those coming from the other direction, cut across several lanes of traffic, and sideswiped another vehicle before ultimately turning the car on its side and hitting a tree.
An investigation is underway as to how this all came about.
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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.