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Surf's (almost) up!
Say adios to the Lake of the Pacific. Surfline sees a swell swell headed our way.
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The games people play
Vivendi's purchase of a controlling stake in Santa Monica-based Activision = bad news for small game developers. Check LA Biz Observed, where Mark Lacter explains.
Killer views
Not even a $7 million facelift can erase the Hotel Cecil's spooky past. Denise Hamilton has the 411 about the 911. Native Intelligence.
Rose-y weekend for USC
Lots of sporting details (football, right?) from Phil Wallace at SoCal Sports Observed.
Santa Claws
Jenny Burman's dog - but not her daughter - sits for her annual Santa pic at Chicken Corner.
Ooooohhh!
The view from Here in Malibu.