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Mar 2025
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L.A's former fire chief is expected to appeal her firing today. Thirty juvenile probation officers are accused of letting gladiator style fights happen at an infamous facility. We have two eaglets! Jackie and Shadow welcome new chicks after three years. Plus, more. 

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