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It's a big day for video on everything except your TV: ABC is going to test out ad-supported free video of LOST and Desperate Housewives online; Broadband shows are getting their own Emmy award; and, UCLA wants you to Get Legal.
Meanwhile, our own local teeny bopper rockers, the like, should retire. 12 and 14 year olders are the new hotness (and will be in town with The Eels at the end of May).
Oh, and while our wish for a Clipper victory didn't come to pass, we agree with Forum Blue and Gold - that commentary free 2nd feed on Prime Ticket was pretty damn cool. Maybe if we can't hear Chick, we don't want to hear anyone at all.
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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.