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Smelly Corpse Lily To Bloom At Cal State Long Beach
Get ready to plug your nose — the infamously stinky giant corpse lily is expected to unfurl Wednesday or Thursday.

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Get ready to plug your nose — the infamously stinky giant corpse lily is expected to unfurl Wednesday or Thursday.

Within the past three months, six bobcats have been hit and killed by cars in Southern California.
The event will include a car show, demonstrations, photo opportunities, tours, displays and more.
Southern California Edison estimated that 16,100 customers were affected by the power outage in Beverly Hills.
Get your Instagrams ready, Tacotopia includes more than 30 interactive art installations including a "Guac is Extra" room.
There is no evidence of foul play at this time, authorities said.
"The building is a welcoming space where our youth, adults and families gather to enjoy enriched experiences," the City said.
The Summer Beach Team will have extra patrols to keep the beaches and roads safe with the influx of visitors expected this summer.
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The summer programs, which range from reading to soccer to ballroom dancing, start the week of June 17.
Authorities say there's no evidence of foul play at this time.
The two-week enhanced enforcement effort will target motorists who don't comply with seat belt laws.
The 92nd annual Scripps National Spelling Bee is nearly here. See the whiz-kid from Beverly Hills.
The 92nd annual Scripps National Spelling Bee is nearly here. See the whiz-kid from Long Beach.
Nate'n Al delicatessen has been a Beverly Hills fixture for nearly 75 years.
Santa Monica police say the suspects entered the victims' homes by posing as gardeners or by pretending to be new neighbors.
The enforcement operation is aimed at educating bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians on traffic laws, rules and responsibilities, LASD said.