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Extra, Extra: The Vacant Sears In Hollywood Is Getting A Second Life
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- That vacant Sears building in East Hollywood is getting a second life. New developers plan on renovating the space and transforming it into a mixed-use complex with apartments and retail.
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- This study may surprise you on how often happy couples have sex.
- Here's the harsh truth about tormenting your cat with a cucumber.
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- The owner of venues like El Cid and Club Los Globos talked to KPCC about how he plans to deal with venue security following the Paris attacks.
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