Lindsay William-Ross
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In tonight's Extra, Extra we've got L.A. inspiring life in Seattle, mourning Blockbuster, and drinking a toast to "Fraggle Rock," along with more news bites of the day. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports. You can also find us on Pinterest, Storify, Foursquare, and Instagram (laistpics).
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A man who worked as an elementary school teacher with the Los Angeles Unified School District has been arrested on child pornography charges.
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CicLAvia was a rousing success, at least in terms of attendance and the appreciation of the new Downtown to the Sea route. Planners are already looking ahead to April 2014 and how the popular event could take shape, and even expand.
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Police in Beverly Hills are asking the public to help identify an alleged "road rage" motorist who deliberately rammed his vehicle into a bicyclist. In the ensuing confrontation, the bicyclist happened to punch the driver in question right in the face.
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These tan and white antelope-like critters are native to Baja California, and are known as the "ghosts of the desert" because they blend in with the terrain. Oh, and the babies are super cute!
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In today's Extra, Extra we've got condoms in porn possibly expanding to Ventura County, stoner headlines, weather trivia, and more news bites of the day. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports. You can also find us on Pinterest, Storify, Foursquare, and Instagram (laistpics).
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The $1 million reward being offered for information received that led authorities to located former fugitive cop Christopher Dorner has been mired in controversy basically since it was announced. Now the attorney for the man carjacked by Dorner during his final hours says his client is filing a lawsuit seeking the entire reward.
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Ah, the SoCal desert playground of Palm Springs. Bright flowers, big mountains, shopping, swimming pools, golf courses and relaxation under the blazing sun. We thought we'd take a little virtual weekend getaway back in time with this set of vintage postcards sending greetings from Palm Springs.
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If it's not one freeway or major roadway being worked on...it's another. Starting Monday, April 22 at 7 a.m. it's the 134 Freeway's turn to be a pain in the collective commuters' butt as a six-month long construction project gets underway.
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"American Pie" actor Eddie Kaye Thomas had a one night stand this week that went very awry when the woman refused to leave the following morning and barricaded herself inside his Hollywood Hills home. The woman, however, turns out to be no stranger to local law enforcement.
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