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Return Of International Travel Could Boost Local Economy: Santa Monica Beat – November 30, 2021
Man Arrested in Brentwood for Impersonating Firefighter During Palisades Fire
The suspect faces at least 28 criminal counts—including 23 felonies—spanning incidents from 2023 to May 2025 Federal and local law...
West Coast Premiere of ‘The Opposite of Love’ Opens at Hudson Backstage Theatre
Produced by Neil Gooding Productions, behind shows like Back to the Future: The Musical, the play runs Thursdays through Saturdays at...
Study Highlights Economic Impact of Cap-and-Trade Extension in Los Angeles
Governor Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders are pushing to reauthorize the program this year, citing its role in generating 287,000...
Film Review: Superman
“This movie is packed with storyline, Superman lore, meaningful objects, and action.” writes Kathryn Whitney Boole Rated PG-13129 MinutesReleased July...
Multiple Drug Arrests Reported in Palisades Park in Recent Weeks
SMPD Reported Several of the Arrests Between June 29 and July 5 The Santa Monica Police Department reported several drug-related...
(Video) Did You Know Emma Chamberlain’s Coffee Shop is in Century City?
The outpost is a first for the popular influencer Did You Know Emma Chamberlain’s Coffee Shop is in Century City?...
Mayor Bass Hails National Guard Withdrawal as Victory for Unity
The Pentagon’s decision to reduce the troop presence follows weeks of legal challenges and public demonstrations Mayor Karen Bass celebrated...
DUI Checkpoints to be Conducted Across LA This Weekend
The LAPD selects checkpoint sites based on data indicating high incidents of impaired driving-related crashes and arrests The Los Angeles...
(Video) Bacio di Latte Brings Rich Italian Gelato to Downtown Santa Monica
With New Flavors Introduced Each Week, the Shop Offers Hazelnut, Pistachio and More Classics Bacio di Latte Brings Rich Italian...
SMPD to Conduct Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation on Friday
The focus will be on speeding, illegal turns, failing to yield or provide right of way to cyclists or walkers,...
Dodgers to Host Back to School Bash for Fire-Affected Families
The free event will offer free groceries, school supplies, outfits, haircuts, medical screenings, and carnival rides The Los Angeles Dodgers...
LA Sees Second Straight Year of Homelessness Decline, Leaders Celebrate Progress
The survey, designed by the University of Southern California, reported a 17.5% drop—the largest two-year decrease on record The Los...
LAPD Seeks Missing 63-Year-Old Man Known to Frequent Playa Vista
His family last heard from him via a group text on June 22 The Los Angeles Police Department’s Missing Persons...
Santa Monica Offers City-Owned Properties for Affordable Housing Development
The move aims to address the city’s Regional Housing Need Assessment of 8,895 units, with a goal of producing at...
California Hits Two-Thirds Clean Energy Milestone
This year, clean energy has powered the state for an average of seven hours daily, with over 90% of days...
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