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Area students attend history-making inauguration

Between one and two million people gathered in the nation’s capitol Tuesday to witness the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States. Among those in attendance were students from area schools who managed to finagle tickets — some of the hottest inauguration tickets in memory — and then brave chilly winter weather to witness history. Among... Read more »

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In his inaugural address, Obama exudes leadership

WASHINGTON — With a call for service and sacrifice that many politicians would avoid at all costs, President Barack Obama’s first address to the nation as its leader inspired many of the estimated two... Read More »

‘Humbled’, ‘grateful’, ‘mindful’: President Obama addresses the nation

"America. In the face of our common dangers, in this winter of our hardship, let us remember these timeless words. With hope and virtue, let us brave once more the icy currents, and endure what... Read More »

City officials attend inauguration

LOS ANGELES — Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo and City Council members Richard Alarcon, Eric Garcetti, Wendy Greuel and Janice Hahn attended Tuesday’s presidential inauguration... Read More »

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