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Night bites

Lamar Odom's toddler son, Jayden, suffocates in his crib.
The Riverside coroner's results are in, and former Dodger Rookie of the Year Steve Howe did have methamphetamine in his system when he died last month outside of Coachella hours before the music festival was to begin.
A 12-yr old boy died while riding a roller coaster- the Rock 'n' Roller - at Disneyworld in Orlando.
Caroline is not on crack, Zankou's chicken is a little dry but knows what to do with the garlic and the hummus
... no sooner had I placed and paid for my order when they called my number. Damn, they ARE fast! I ordered the quarter white chicken ($5.48) and it came with some pita bread, hummus and pink pickled turnips with chilies. The chicken was disappointingly dry but I just slathered the infamous garlic paste and hummus on each piece before I stuffed it in my mouth. The roasted skin was a delicacy. I wish there was more of it. They should sell a side of just the skin. Mmm!
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Cruise off the highway and hit locally-known spots for some tasty bites.
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Fentanyl and other drugs fuel record deaths among people experiencing homelessness in L.A. County. From 2019 to 2021, deaths jumped 70% to more than 2,200 in a single year.
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This fungi isn’t a “fun guy.” Here’s what to do if you spot or suspect mold in your home.
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Donald Trump was a fading TV presence when the WGA strike put a dent in network schedules.
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Edward Bronstein died in March 2020 while officers were forcibly taking a blood sample after his detention.
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A hike can be a beautiful backdrop as you build your connection with someone.