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Win Tickets to the MySpace Record Release Party

LAist has ten pairs of tickets to give away for Wednesday's MySpace Records record release party at The Key Club.
Celebrating the release of MySpace Records Volume 1 compilation, featured artists Plain White T's, The Summer Obsession and New Years Day are all scheduled to perform.
Enter now for your chance to win; the contest ends Wednesday, December 14th at 9 AM.
Fine Print: Affiliates of LAist (and any other -ist sites), MySpace, The Key Club and Fanscape are not eligible to enter. Entries received by 9 AM PST on Wednesday, December 14th, 2005 are eligible to win. Contest is open to Southern California residents, age 13 or older. The winner will be notified via e-mail.
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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.