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- These maps show how Americans speak English differently across the country.
- The DMV hacks every smart Angeleno should know, according to Los Angeles Magazine.
- Those in search of great Halloween costumes might want to check out this former costumer's estate sale, which kicks off Thursday.
- Amazon Prime just got, uh, even primer.
- Merriam-Webster breaks down the rise of "alt" as a prefix.
- Sex offender parolees are not required to warn off trick-or-treaters with "do not disturb" signs on their doors.
- The 18th annual L. A. Greek Fest kicks off this weekend, and we are mildly obsessed with this promo video starring Father John Bakas, a Greek Orthodox priest at Santa Sophia Cathedral:
LA GREEK FEST 2016 from John Kopatsis on Vimeo
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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.