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According to the National Weather Service, powerful lightning, thunder and hail have been detected across parts of Los Angeles County.
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The Nextdoor Kind Foundation is offering $500 microgrants to 100 Los Angeles County residents with ideas for strengthening the community.
The Nextdoor Kind Foundation is offering $500 microgrants to 100 Los Angeles County residents with ideas for strengthening the community.
The Nextdoor Kind Foundation is offering $500 microgrants to 100 Los Angeles County residents with ideas for strengthening the community.
The Nextdoor Kind Foundation is offering $500 microgrants to 100 Los Angeles County residents with ideas for strengthening the community.
The Nextdoor Kind Foundation is offering $500 microgrants to 100 Los Angeles County residents with ideas for strengthening the community.
The Nextdoor Kind Foundation is offering $500 microgrants to 100 Los Angeles County residents with ideas for strengthening the community.
The Nextdoor Kind Foundation is offering $500 microgrants to 100 Los Angeles County residents with ideas for strengthening the community.
The Nextdoor Kind Foundation is offering $500 microgrants to 100 Los Angeles County residents with ideas for strengthening the community.
The Nextdoor Kind Foundation is offering $500 microgrants to 100 Los Angeles County residents with ideas for strengthening the community.
The Nextdoor Kind Foundation is offering $500 microgrants to 100 Los Angeles County residents with ideas for strengthening the community.
The Nextdoor Kind Foundation is offering $500 microgrants to 100 Los Angeles County residents with ideas for strengthening the community.