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Brock On Your Block: Mark Ryavec, Community Activist On The Homeless Dilemma.

In the latest Brock On Your Block, Phil meets Venice community activist Mark Ryavec at Venice Beach with hopes of gaining some insight into strategies for dealing with the runaway growth of the homeless population in Los Angeles County.

By Phil Brock December 19, 2019

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Hotels reopening in Santa Monica.

July 6, 2020 Juliet Lemar

A vital part of the city’s economy, hotels have begun reopening but some hotel workers have concerns about safety amidst...

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Three teens arrested on suspicion of looting and arson: Santa Monica Beat – July, 6, 2020

July 6, 2020 Juliet Lemar

Local news and culture in under 5 minutes. * Three teens arrested on suspicion of looting and arson. * Covid-19...

The Santa Monica Pier as seen through haze Sunday afternoon. Photo: Sam Catanzaro.

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Santa Monica Sees Unhealthy Air Quality After Fireworks

July 5, 2020 Sam Catanzaro

Fireworks continue in LA County despite ban By Staff Writer Air quality throughout most of Los Angeles County, including Santa...

The McClure Tunnel. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

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Man Dies After Jumping off Santa Monica Pedestrian Bridge

July 4, 2020 Sam Catanzaro

By Sam Catanzaro A man died in Santa Monica Saturday morning after jumping onto the freeway from a pedestrian bridge....

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Santa Monica Beaches–Aside From Pier–Score High Water Quality Marks

July 3, 2020 Sam Catanzaro

Heal the Bay releases annual water quality report By Sam Catanzaro Santa Monica beaches–with the exception of Santa Monica Pier–scored...

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Local high school student wins national chess tournament: Santa Monica Beat – July, 2, 2020

July 2, 2020 Juliet Lemar

Local news and culture in under 5 minutes. * Local high school student wins national chess tournament. * Man charged...

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Summer pet safety!

July 2, 2020 Juliet Lemar

Tips from LA Animal Services for keeping your pets safe during the summer heat in this video brought to you...

Vitagraph Film Company with Rapp Saloon on the left; dated 1911. Photos: Santa Monica Planning Commission.

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Hostel on Historic Property Eyeing Expansion

June 30, 2020 Sam Catanzaro

Hostel located on same property as 19th-century Rapp Saloon eyeing five-story expansion By Sam Catanzaro A Santa Monica hostel located...

Santa Monica City Hall. Photo: Sam Catanzaro.

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Appeals Court Issues Tentative Ruling in Voting Rights Case

June 30, 2020 Sam Catanzaro

Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District issues tentative ruling in Pico Neighborhood Association, et al. v. City of Santa Monica By Sam Catanzaro...