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How To Prevent 4th Of July PTSD For Hollywood Veterans
Nearly 30 percent of combat veterans and first responders suffer from symptoms of PTSD. Here’s how you can consider them this 4th of July.

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Nearly 30 percent of combat veterans and first responders suffer from symptoms of PTSD. Here’s how you can consider them this 4th of July.

Nearly 30 percent of combat veterans and first responders suffer from symptoms of PTSD. Here’s how you can consider them this 4th of July.
Nearly 30 percent of combat veterans and first responders suffer from symptoms of PTSD. Here’s how you can consider them this 4th of July.
A former gym manager who accused the company of unsafe conditions and fraud against its customers failed to appear in court Tuesday.
Police say the suspect fled the scene but was arrested shortly after near his home.
Senator Bob Hertzberg announced a wave of funding from the state of California for several programs in the Valley.
Senator Bob Hertzberg announced a wave of funding from the state of California for several programs in the Valley.
Senator Bob Hertzberg announced a wave of funding from the state of California for several programs in the Valley.
Lythgoe was a regular judge on "So You Think You Can Dance," and also produced "American Idol" and other shows.
The coroner's office released the name of the 19-year-old who police say was killed while trying to rob three victims Friday morning.
The fire started at a one story home near Victory Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard.
The councilwoman announced three new additions to her Council District 4 field office.
The councilwoman announced three new additions to her Council District 4 field office.
Traffic was slowed down from Victory Boulevard to the 101 freeway interchange.
The fire started between the Tujunga Wash and the Hollywood Freeway according to the LAFD.
National Weather Service issued a heat advisory, expecting temperatures to reach triple digits in parts of the San Fernando Valley.
National Weather Service issued a heat advisory, expecting temperatures to reach triple digits in parts of the San Fernando Valley.
National Weather Service issued a heat advisory, expecting temperatures to reach triple digits in parts of the San Fernando Valley.
LAPD officers will be stationed in the area looking for signs of impaired driving.
The flames sprang up in the kitchen area of a first floor unit, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.