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Rooting for the 49ers taps into California's rivalries

After the San Francisco 49ers beat the Atlanta Falcons for the right to go to the Super Bowl, I tweeted my appreciation of a California team going to the game. If no local team is in the running (or exists), I'm always glad to root for a Bay Area team that makes it.

South LA high school cuts ribbon on school-based clinic

clinic, medicine, south central family health center

The Mark Ridley-Thomas Wellness Center at Manual Arts school is expected to open June 21 and provide dental, mental and primary care services to students and nearby residents.

Long Beach to sue Los Angeles over railyard expansion near port

A cargo ship stands on Long Beach

The Long Beach City Council has authorized the city attorney to sue the city of Los Angeles over the Southern California International Gateway.

Teaching tips: How to make the last 2 weeks of school memorable

For many, the end of the school year is just a few weeks away. This compilation of teaching tips will help you get the most out of the last few weeks.

Patt's Hats: Raid your grandmother's closet!

Patt's Hats

This is exactly the kind of sweater I used to tease my grandmother about wearing, the elaborately beaded 1950s cardigans that you saw on everyone from Babe Paley to Lucille Ball to … your grandmother.

President Clinton robocalls for Greuel on eve of election

Los Angeles voters may hear a familiar voice on the phone Monday as a robocall from former President Bill Clinton makes the rounds on behalf of Wendy Greuel.

Unemployment rate declines in Southern California

Walmart hiring

California’s unemployment rate dropped to 9 percent last month, which analysts say is a sign that the economy is steadily improving.

Coachella 2014 dates, tickets: Advance sale, 'payment plan' start Friday

2013 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival - Day 1

Coachella announced Monday that advance tickets go will go on sale Friday for next year's double, three-day festival held over two consecutive weekends in Indio.

Arts & Culture

Phil Solomon's dreamlike films come to LA

Filmmaker Phil Solomon's works are coming to Los Angeles, beginning with an installation at Young Projects at the Pacific Design Center.

There's an 'Arrested Development' banana stand in LA (PHOTOS)

Will Arnett, Jason Bateman with Fans

A full-featured, functional Bluth’s Original Frozen Banana Stand is open Monday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. The stand is in downtown Culver City.