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ICYMI: Patty Hearst's Bulldogs Notch Wins At Westminster Dog Show
At the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. (Photo by Michael Locke via the LAist Featured Photos pool on Flickr)
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- What's Patty Hearst up to these days? Just breeding some award-winning bulldogs for the Westminster dog show. NBD.
- Harrison Ford had a close call at John Wayne Airport as he was piloting his plane. Please don't take Han Solo away from us, too.
- A zoo in Atlanta has named a cockroach after Tom Brady. Looks like the city is still smarting after that Super Bowl loss.
- The Parker Center may be coming to an end soon, as the L.A. City Council has voted to deny it Historic Cultural Monument status.
- Speaking of changes, it won't be "Bob Hope Airport" for much longer.
- If you're not aware of Compton's architectural history, here's your chance to immerse yourself. There'll bea walking tour on February 26.
- We introduce to you....the compact disc!
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