Meteor shower tonight, Pasadena Marathon soon, and a backlog of rape kits at the LAPD -- it's last links!
California condors displaced by fire settle into new digs in San Diego. LAT
Orionid meteor shower tonight! LAT
Shoe Pavilion in Sherman Oaks closes after 29 years of business. Daily News
The backlog of rape kits at the LAPD is "disturbing." LAist
More than 5,000 pot plants removed from the San Bernardino Mountains. The Sun
Remote-control system fetches books in Long Beach library. Press-Telegram
Bank robberies in the OC are up 50% this year. OC Register
Will work for drinks. LAO
The Pasadena Marathon is (finally) ready to hit the road. Star-News
Local leaders in the Inland Empire are looking at buying up bum mortgages. Daily Bulletin
Non-toxic ways to clean your eco-friendly bike. Green Girl LA
Dear 2009 college grads: good luck! The Star
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