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Al Seib / Los Angeles Times

School goes from backdrop to center stage

By Bob Pool
After appearing as a backdrop during John McCain's acceptance speech, Walter Reed Middle School in North Hollywood basks in the glory.

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Fri, September 5, 2008 | 9:17:35 PM PDT
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FILM: THE BIG PICTURE
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Fri, September 5, 2008 | 4:46:48 PM PDT
Like many of us who were too young to ever see him in his glory days, Richard...
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DODGERS: BLUE NOTES
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Fri, September 5, 2008 | 6:57:30 PM PDT
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BOOKS: JACKET COPY
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Running naked in the woods: wilderness living
Fri, September 5, 2008 | 1:45:00 PM PDT
Earlier this year, Perseus Books released "Naked in the Woods: Joseph Knowles...
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HEALTH: BOOSTER SHOTS
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The end of the world isn't nigh -- or is it?
Fri, September 5, 2008 | 6:00:00 PM PDT
Well, another week draws to a close. As a Friday treat, we thought we'd...
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ENVIRONMENT: GREENSPACE
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Gov. Schwarzenegger's environmental limbo
Fri, September 5, 2008 | 5:33:53 PM PDT
California's multibillion-dollar budget impasse is holding up more than...
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PETS & ANIMALS: L.A. UNLEASHED
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Fri, September 5, 2008 | 7:43:50 PM PDT
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L.A. HISTORY: THE DAILY MIRROR
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Larry Harnisch of the Los Angeles Times reflects on Los Angeles history in the Daily Mirror blog. Whether it's crime, politics, Hollywood, sports, books or music, you can explore the past at the Daily Mirror.
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Fri, September 5, 2008 | 2:00:00 PM PDT
This postcard now listed on EBay is one of the many souvenirs from the Shriners'...
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Thu, September 4, 2008 | 11:39:58 AM PDT
The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday approved a $500,000 reward to help...
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