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ICYMI: California Is Moving Its Presidential Primary To March

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- Governor Jerry Brown has signed a bill that moves California's presidential primary from June to March. The move is intended to give the state an earlier say (i.e. greater influence) in the process.
- A look into how smaller cities are betting on music festivals to lift their economies.
- Jia Tolentino digs deep into the life of Gloria Allred, the famous victims-rights attorney most recently known for taking on Bill Cosby in court (and she works right here in L.A.).
- Lana Del Rey is going on tour in January and February. The "LA to the Moon” tour does not currently include any L.A. dates, weirdly.
- Jared Kushner is registered to vote as a woman.
- Eater rounded up every restaurant and bar in Insecure.
- Paul Horner, who gained fame for writing a huge amount of fake news during the 2016 election, died near Phoenix.
- We may not get to see Lana in person soon, but we can still watch her drive through Los Angeles:
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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.