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Moms Get a Free Ride On the Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel Tomorrow

Want to get mom a present for tomorrow without paying a dime? Take her to the Santa Monica Pier tomorrow where moms ride for free all day just for being moms.
Between 11 am and 9 pm when the wheel operates, mothers can hop aboard the 9-story wheel for free, the owners of the wheel told City News Service. (We can't promise there won't be a line.)
The weather looks pretty good tomorrow—it's supposed to be 71 degrees, and hopefully it will be clear enough for you to see all the way to Avalon.
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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.