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The supermoon, which will appear bigger and brighter than any in 70 years, gives competition to Taurid and Leonid meteor showers.
The supermoon, which will appear bigger and brighter than any in 70 years, gives competition to Taurid and Leonid meteor showers.
The supermoon, which will appear bigger and brighter than any in 70 years, gives competition to Taurid and Leonid meteor showers.
The ban came hours before voters approved Proposition 64 legalizing the recreational use of marijuana.
The new joint venture partnership will be called Skechers Korea Co. and will enable Skechers to further expand the brand.
Retired Col. Robert "Sully" Sullivan never thought he would join the military and never thought he'd make it back alive.
The grant will help combat distracted drivers, drug-impaired driving -- an emergence danger -- and other problems.
The school partnered with various student organizations to present a week filled with activities to educate the student body.
The event, now in its 19th year, starts at 11 a.m. and celebrates all veterans from any generation.
The event takes place at Veterans Park and the picnic is free for vets and military members.
Authorities believe there may be other victims and are asking the public's help in identifying them.
Government offices will be closed in observance of the holiday, but many businesses will remain open.
This Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11, many businesses and restaurants are saying "thank you." Here's our list of places offering freebies:
BREAKING: Influential singer Leonard has died, his label confirmed on Facebook on Thursday.
He said homophobic insults were hurled at him before the alleged attack, but police have no report of the incident. WARNING: Graphic photo.
Jerry Rubin started his fast last month in hopes of convincing Jill Stein to drop out so as not to ruin Hillary Clinton's chance.
The 33rd district, which covers the coast from Palos Verdes Peninsula to Malibu, including Agoura Hills, is staunchly Democrat.
Last year in Malibu, more than 338 tons of bottles, cans, paper, and electronic waste were recycled -- the weight of three blue whales.
The fight for the seat was a contentious one with both sides trading nasty barbs at each other.
Both measures required 55 percent of the vote for approval.
