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News Roundup: too many guns, fries

We aren't churchgoers or religious, really, but we think if there is a hell, that's exactly where the man is going who shot several rounds into a Riverside home on Christmas, killing an 11-year old boy.
In less serious news, no one was hurt when a big rig flipped over at the 5 freeway transition to the 10 east last night. In trying to get the truck off the road, though, 80,000 pounds of frozen french fries tumbled out. They're still cleaning up the mess.
Some nice news: the Santa Monica Mirror gets a preview of the new 104,000 square-foot Santa Monica Public Library, which opens Saturday, January 7th.
And finally: The Pasadena Star-News sums up the arcane laws that will go into effect statewide come Jan 1. Please note: If you want to hunt animals over the internet from your California home, you've got just 5 days left. Of course, you wouldn't want to do anything that lame.
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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.