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Last Day to Enter: December RESFest Ticket Giveaway

Just 12 hours remain to enter!
LAist and our friends at RES Magazine would like to send you and a guest to this month's screening at the Egyptian Theatre on Tuesday, December 13th at 8 PM.
This month, audience members will be treated to the announcement of Audience Choice and Jury Award-winning films from RESFest 2005, plus new videos for Royksopp, Bright Eyes and the White Stripes, and new short films from Tronic, Neill Blomkamp and Michel Gondry.
After the screening, hang around for a drink and sets from resident DJs Kiino Villand and Todd Roberts.
This just in! Our lucky winners will also receive a Kangol hat and bag, plus a CD sampler of Beck's new album.
Click here to enter for you chance to win a pair of passes.
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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.