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Denzel Washington to Be Honored; Made in LA: Sold-Out Rocks; Ryan Lochte: 'We're pregnant!': Saturday Smiles

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Denzel Washington to Be Honored by the American Society of Cinematographers

Denzel Washington will receive the American Society of Cinematographers' Board of Governors Award for champions of visual art.

Olympic Swimmer Ryan Lochte Announces Baby Surprise on Instagram

Ryan Lochte said his Christmas came early this year and he is on cloud nine.

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Santa Monica School Places Second in Mock Trial Competition

This was John Adams Middle School mock trial team's first appearance in finals.

LA Looks into Seeding Savings Accounts for All LAUSD Kindergarteners

Noting that students with even small savings accounts have better graduation rates, LA officials look to seed accounts for kindergartners.

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Nordstrom Sold Out of $85 Rocks Made in LA

The Seattle-based retailer began offering the Los Angeles-made rocks for sale at the end of November.

Electric Car Sharing Is Coming to Los Angeles

The LA City Council authorized a contract for a pilot program to introduce electric car sharing across parts of the city.

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