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Edify TV: LAFD Announces Likely Cause of Ballona Wetlands Fire

The LAFD has revealed the cause of a March fire that destroyed five acres of the Ballona Wetlands. Learn more in this video made possible by Santa Monica College.

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30-Unit Mixed-Use Project Approved for Dining and Retail at Abbot Kinney Corridor

August 20, 2025

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The 36,716-square-foot project includes 3,416 square feet of ground-floor retail and an 818-square-foot restaurant with 31 seats, permitted to sell...

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Film Review: Honey Don’t

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Honey Don’t! is a neo-noir with a droll comedic sensibility set in the blazing sun of Bakersfield, California. Margaret Qualley...

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What to Expect at the Third Annual Endless Summer C.A.M.P. Festival This Weekend

August 19, 2025

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August 19, 2025

Attendees can participate in a bubble party, watch a comedic opera retelling of “Cinderella”, and more The City of Santa...

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Heat Wave to Hit L.A. as Fire Risk, Possible Thunderstorms, and High Temps Loom

August 19, 2025

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August 19, 2025

Governor Newsom Pre-Deploys Crews Ahead of Dangerous Heat and Fire Weather  Dangerous heat is expected to grip Southern California starting...

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‘Ketamine Queen’ Pleads Guilty and Admits Role in Matthew Perry’s Death

August 19, 2025

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August 19, 2025

Prosecutors Say She Supplied Ketamine Through Perry’s Assistant Facing five federal counts tied to Matthew Perry’s 2023 overdose, North Hollywood...

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State Bill Aims to Protect Palisades Bowl Mobile Home Park Residents

August 18, 2025

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August 18, 2025

PPCC President Sue Kohl emphasized the bill’s importance in safeguarding affordable housing and preventing displacement in Palisades The Pacific Palisades...
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Pedestrian Killed in Downtown Santa Monica Car Crash

August 18, 2025

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August 18, 2025

Police Say Driver Stayed at Scene; Investigation Ongoing The Santa Monica Police Department says a man died Friday, August 15,...

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HelloFresh to Pay $7.5M in Subscription Renewal Case Filed by CART Prosecutors

August 18, 2025

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August 18, 2025

Meal-Kit Giant Settles Lawsuit Over Automatic Plan Payments Without Proper Consent HelloFresh has agreed to pay roughly $7.5 million to...

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HelloFresh to Pay $7.5M in Settlement Involving Santa Monica Attorney’s Office

August 18, 2025

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August 18, 2025

The lawsuit, filed by the California Automatic Renewal Task Force, claimed HelloFresh failed to clearly disclose subscription terms, obtain proper...
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Marquez Knolls Home Unaffected by Fires Lists for $10M

August 18, 2025

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August 18, 2025

The outdoor spaces include an al fresco dining area with a fireplace, a pool and spa, and a covered lounge...

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Santa Monica Approves First-Ever Equity Plan. Here’s What It Means For the City

August 18, 2025

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August 18, 2025

The plan, developed by the city’s DEI team over the past year, acknowledges generational and institutional racism’s lasting impacts and...

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23-Story Tower, Affordable Housing Project Proposed in Downtown Santa Monica

August 18, 2025

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August 18, 2025

Hankey Capital Unveils Plans for Two 7th Street Developments Plans for two residential projects in Downtown Santa Monica, including a...

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Louis Naidorf, Architect of the Santa Monica Civic, Capitol Records Building, Dies at 96

August 17, 2025

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August 17, 2025

Designer Also Shaped Landmarks From the Beverly Center to the California State Capitol Louis Naidorf, the architect who designed Hollywood’s...
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Workers’ Compensation Defense Law Firm Opens Santa Monica Office

August 16, 2025

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August 16, 2025

The Santa Monica office is part of Gilson Daub’s national expansion, which includes eight new offices opened across the U.S....
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$25 Million Campaign Launched to Restore and Expand Palisades-Malibu YMCA

August 16, 2025

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August 16, 2025

Community Leaders Launch $25 Million Campaign With $10M County Pledge Officials and community leaders gathered Thursday to break ground on...

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