Memorial Day in LA: Observances, services, ceremonies and events

Areas in and around Los Angeles will observe Memorial Day with services, ceremonies, parades and other events throughout the weekend.

Lame duck LA Mayor Villaraigosa travels to China on trade mission

LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is leading a trade delegation to China. Some question why the termed out mayor is traveling instead of Mayor-elect Eric Garcetti.

LA-themed condom campaign aims to spread awareness, stop disease

The Condom Mobile made its debut at the Long Beach Pride festival by handing out more than 8,000 "official" L.A. condoms with slogans like "Suit up, L.A." and "You are Sexy L.A."

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LA Zoo gorilla exhibit becomes Donkey Kong Country

To promote the new video game, gorillas eat out of Donkey Kong barrels this weekend while patrons demo Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D at the zoo.

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The Great French Dip Debate

Cole's in Downtown LA and Phillipe the Original both claim to have invented the French Dip sandwich. Who is right? Which do you prefer?

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California plastic ocean debris bill dies in committee

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The Assembly has let die a bill that would have required manufacturers to shoulder more of the responsibility for keeping public waterways clear of plastic debris.

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Descanso Gardens Memorial Day Plant Sale

On Memorial Day, the Descanso Gardens in La Cañada Flintridge will hold a sale where you can buy plants to take home with you -- from abutilons to succulents.

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Judge finds Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio's office racially profiled Latinos

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The 142-page decision by U.S. District Judge Murray Snow in Phoenix backs up allegations that Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's critics have made for years that his officers rely on race in their immigration enforcement.