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By Damien Newton

7:59 AM PDT on April 20, 2010

President Visits L.A. to Stump for Boxer (LAT)
Daily News: Save the View of the Hollywood Sign
An Explanation of the City’s Position on Sidewalk Repair (LAist)
Street Park Appears in Silver Lake (Eastsider)
Enviros Plan Valero Protest Because of Oil Companies Stance on CA Greenhouse Gas Laws (LAist)
Teenager Elected to Robertson Neighborhood Council (LAT)
Long Beach Gaining More National Attention (Austin 360)
Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan: Good Sportsmanship Starts With Legal Parking (Shutdown Corner)

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