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I left LA for Chicago why?- Authorities have changed their tune again and now think Thursday's explosion outside Chabad House in Santa Monica was from a homemade explosive device purposely placed there. LAT
- The Tea Party candidate for the Pasadena school board comes with some personal baggage, says Truthout.
- California Watch takes on seismic safety in public schools. CW
- Good magazine launches its Los Angeles issue with three days of events, beginning tonight at Atwater Crossing. Good LA
- Four unnamed state lawmakers have been given permission to carry concealed weapons in the state Capitol. Bee
- NYT op-ed columnist Mark Bittman on "To the Point" with Warren Olney. KCRW
- KFI's John & Ken blame Dodger Stadium beating on "Mexican culture," says Gustavo Arellano.
- Jacket Copy, the LAT's books blog, is letting readers vote on their favorite L.A. books.
- Toy versions of L.A. County Sheriff's cars will soon be at Wal-Mart.
- UCLA's basketball team will play most of its games next season at the old Sports Arena, says the L.A. Times.
- The story of how Jim Buzinski and Cyd Zeigler met at a gay pride event in West Hollywood in 1996 and went on to form the groundbreaking Outsports.com. NYT
- Tweet from David Courtney: "ready to announce my 18th opening night at Angel Stadium as they enter their 50th season!"
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