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L.A. City Council to Consider Sweeping Single-Use Bag Ban Wednesday

The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday is set to consider a sweeping ban on single-use plastic and paper bags at convenience stores and supermarkets.
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Mountain Lion Shot in Downtown Santa Monica

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"The Triangle" at 138 Culver Boulevard. Derek Jones, CEO of Legado, Co. says his firms wants to build a 72-unit residential complex with 16,000-square-feet of retail space, including two restaurants, a bike shop and a small grocery store, on the site.

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Developer to Update Locals on Residential Complex Project

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L.A. City Council Approves Budget

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Four Car Wash Workers Sue for Unpaid Wages

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Groupon Good for Flight School, Bad for Neighbors?

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Rescue Pet of the Week: Roxy, the Maltese Mix

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A partial solar eclipse is seen Sunday, May 20, 2012, about 6:35 p.m. over Venice, CA.

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Photos: Solar Eclipse Attracts Sky Gazers

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Glowing Interactive Art Experience Heading To Playa Del Rey

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CA-33 Congressional Candidate

Five Congressional candidates debate for the second time at UCLA, with near unanimous opinions expressed on marijuana, prison union and the incumbent.
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Blog: Create a Rich Language Environment for Your Child

Does your child struggle with language skills? Here are some tips and suggestions to help build a strong and rich language environment in your home.
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ChildDrenched: Will Loving An Adopted Child Be More Difficult?

Author, blogger and proud mother of three

Adoptive parents may be worried about how to love and care for an adopted child before the child joins their family.
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Food Giveaways on Venice Beach Enable Status Quo, Ineffective at Helping People Get into Housing

Legal Review Reveals Rosendahl Lied to Constituents about Need to Allow Food Giveaway Stations on Venice Beach.
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Facebook and Mothering - What's the Connection

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See how the controversial Time Magazine cover on attachment parenting and the Facebook IPO are connected.
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