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Goats and sheep are being deployed to Malibu hillsides for wildfire prevention initiative The Santa Monica Pier to host the Route 66 centennial celebration on Thursday Santa Monica, Coastal Commission Sign Agreement to Complete Local Coastal Program Road Repairs, Tree Removal Continue on Warren Avenue in Mar Vista Lincoln Property Company redesigns Santa Monica housing complex with new architect

May 18, 2005

1622…AND RISING:

On Sunday, crosses, flowers and photos in Arlington West Memorial on the beach north of Santa Monica Pier honored the 1622 soldiers who have died in the Iraqi war.

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