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ICYMI: El Chapo Says Prison Is Super Depressing

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- Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, the jailed Sinaloa cartel kingpin responsible for the deaths of untold thousands, is not amused by the conditions at the Mexican prison where he's currently jailed and is reportedly "depressed and suffering hallucinations." Whomp whomp whomp.
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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.