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Check out ReadKiddoRead's list of the best Halloween books for kids.

Check out ReadKiddoRead's list of the best Halloween books for kids.
Check out ReadKiddoRead's list of the best Halloween books for kids.
Check out ReadKiddoRead's list of the best Halloween books for kids.
Check out ReadKiddoRead's list of the best Halloween books for kids.
The Venice Stakeholders Association president announced on Monday that he will run for Council District 11 in the March 2013 election, replacing Councilman Rosendahl who will not seek re-election.
Here are the top five Westside Patch stories from Oct. 8-13.
The project could bring 12 townhomes to the corner of South Venice Boulevard and Ocean Avenue and a sculpture garden to nearby Centennial Park.
Venice Japanese Community Center implements sustainable elements into its new design. It also adds a new martial arts studio, classrooms and offices to the existing architecture.
NASA astronaut Capt. Mark Kelly speaks at a Time Warner press conference in Culver City Thursday morning about the shuttle's highly-anticipated move to the California Science Center beginning Thursday night.
Meanwhile, contributions toward opponent Betsy Butler's election campaign draw closer to $1 million.
Park rangers from the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority are installing 100 signs along the Mulholland Scenic Corridor asking for the public's help in reporting suspicious activities or behavior that could cause fires.
Patch visited Westwood Village's Target and asked what you thought about the store being able to sell alcohol.
Los Angeles Congressman Henry Waxman says the $20 million project is taking too long.
The pan Asian restaurant serves up noodle specials to celebrate the noodle-noshing holiday.
The following are local crimes reported in Westwood between Sept. 28-Oct. 4.
The popular Santa Monica sports bar is packed with both Democrats and Republicans. Reactions are mixed, but Mitt Romney was 'very polished' and 'very smooth,' says one Hollywood resident.
The pizza shop celebrates its 20th anniversary with 20 cent slices all day on Wednesday.
Rainbow crosswalks at the intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard and San Vicente Boulevard are near completion.