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ICYMI: Poll Says Most Angelenos Think Another Riot Will Happen Within 5 Years

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- How's this for a slice of uplifting news? A poll shows that 6 out of 10 Angelenos think another L.A. riot may be on the horizon.
- Another round in the saga of Robert Durst: a secret witness (whose identity has been, uh, revealed) is testifying to say that her (re: the witness's) friend had been asked to masquerade as Durst's wife.
- It turns out that energy drinks can do a number on your body.
- Was the massive layoff at ESPN due to politics?
- Director Jonathan Demme has passed away. Here are seven movies that you should watch right now to celebrate his work.
- You may have heard about aspirin being good for your heart. Now, researchers are saying that it might be able to stop the spread of cancer, 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.