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Top Stories: Lap-Band Deaths, Lagoon Debate, Deadly and Busy Highways

End your week with a handful of the Westside's most popular posts.

Recap some of the newsiest and most popular Patch articles over the past week from our Westside-area sites.

On Thin Ice: A Beverly Hills outpatient clinic was denied accreditation after five patients died following 1-800-GET-THIN Lap-Band procedures between 2009 and 2011.

Never-ending Debate: Malibu residents’ comments on a photo gallery of the Malibu Lagoon indicated they are still divided over its progress two months after the state completed its restoration project.

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Stamp of Approval: The Santa Monica City Council voted to help preserve the old Downtown Santa Monica Post Office at Fifth Street and Arizona Avenue.

Deadliest Highway: One of Los Angeles' most well-known and scenic drives has been declared one of the nation's deadliest.

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No Deal: A real estate deal that would have seen Los Angeles developer Rick Caruso purchase 10 retail stores in Pacific Palisades has collapsed.

It's Official: A U.S. Department of Transportation study named the L.A. stretch of the 405 the busiest interstate in any American city.

Body Found: The body of an apparent suicide victim was found in a Culver City park.

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