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White House tackles heroin, Star Wars at Disneyland, Jordan Downs
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Aug 17, 2015
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White House tackles heroin, Star Wars at Disneyland, Jordan Downs

The White House announces a plan to tackle heroin use in the U.S., Disneyland announces Star Wars Land, Jose Huizar and the Jordan Downs project.

State health officials say seven Californians and two people in Utah have confirmed cases of measles likely contracted on a trip to Disney theme parks in California in December.
State health officials say seven Californians and two people in Utah have confirmed cases of measles likely contracted on a trip to Disney theme parks in California in December.
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The White House announces a plan to tackle heroin use in the U.S., Disneyland announces Star Wars Land, Jose Huizar and the Jordan Downs project.

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Not sold on the idea everyone is.
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The Obama administration is emphasizing treatment in a $13.4-million bid to staunch the rising heroin epidemic in the country.
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Longer fire seasons and more homes built near forest areas are contributing to the rising cost of fire fights around the country.
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Every week Rebecca Keegan of the LA Times joins the show for her regular segment "On The Lot," where she talks about the most interesting stuff happening in the film business.
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In 2011, the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles selected a developer for the renovation of the Jordan Downs housing complex, but work has yet to begin.
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While Sesame Street has always been a place for equality, one Washington Post writer says the move to HBO will only make kids feel divided.
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Here are five great things you should do in Southern California this week, from art to food to music to an adventure we’ll call the Wild Card from the makers of the 5 Every Day app.