Meet the tiny but mighty peanut butter scented amphibian that could get endangered status in California. The surprising San Fernando Valley connection to the Superbowl's celebratory confetti. For Food Friday, the Santa Monica chefs you should check out who are bringing their A-game to the westside.

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Meet the tiny but mighty peanut butter scented amphibian that could get endangered status in California. The surprising San Fernando Valley connection to the Superbowl's celebratory confetti. For Food Friday, the Santa Monica chefs you should check out who are bringing their A-game to the westside.
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The L.A. Report is a breakdown of the day's top news from Southern California, featuring the award-winning reporting of LAist 89.3 FM &ndash; L.A.'s number one NPR station. Hosted by Austin Cross in the morning and Julia Paskin in the afternoon, it's the smart way to start and end your day.
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