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* Supreme Court Has Denies Santa Monica Murder Case
* Tigrayan Supporters Protest On Pacific Coast Highway
See the full video of the Tigrayan Rally Video by Santa Monica Closeup – https://youtu.be/uF-tr54h76U
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Tigrayan Supporters Protest On Pacific Coast Highway: Santa Monica Beat – March 21st, 2022
Congressman Secures $14.5M for Westside, San Fernando Valley Projects
The initiatives address wildfire mitigation, public safety, housing, and community services Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) announced that a key...
California Sues Trump Administration Over High-Speed Rail Funding Cut
Newsom described the move as a “heartless attack on the Central Valley,” threatening jobs and livelihoods Governor Gavin Newsom announced...
City Launches Free RAMP Webinar for Small Businesses
The online event aims to help small businesses tap into procurement opportunities across Southern California through the RAMP platform The...
Venice Family Clinic Slams HHS Funding Restrictions as Assault on Immigrants
HHS announced on July 10 that it would restrict access to programs like community health centers, Head Start, and other...
Former Hammer Museum Director Receives Getty Prize, Awards $500,000 to NPR
Philbin’s tenure at the Hammer saw the launch of the Hammer Projects series and the Made in L.A. biennial, alongside...
Salt & Straw Celebrates Ice Cream Week with Strawberry Shortcake Waffle Cone Through the Weekend
The item launched nationwide, available with any ice cream flavor or as an exclusive sundae featuring Strawberry Honey Balsamic ice...
LAX Metro Transit Center Boosts K Line Ridership, Overall Metro Sees Slight Decline
The station completes the K Line, allowing continuous service from Expo/Crenshaw Station to Redondo Beach and enhancing regional connectivity through...
Santa Monica College to Perform “Seussical (Theatre for Young Audiences)”
The 75-minute family-friendly musical, set in the Jungle of Nool, follows Horton the elephant as he protects a speck of...
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...
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