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Just how much have street takeovers spun out of control in LA?
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DIY 'sparkle balls' light up Fullerton in December
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How to make ponche, a warm holiday drink tradition
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Why is Santa making fewer house calls this year?
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California's biggest 2025 housing changes, explained
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Altadena childcare providers' struggle to rebuild raises questions
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LAPD finally reports use of crowd control weapons
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LA's 250-year-old grapevine is still making Angelica wine
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LA's wildfires: Your recovery guide
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The local plaintiffs who challenged Prop. 8 explain how the Reiners helped restore marriage equality in the state.
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