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City Council Debates New Bus Fare System: Santa Monica Beat – April 11th, 2022
New Beginnings in Brentwood: Dr. Marian Oppenheimer Opens Private Psychology Practice at wellpeople
For more than 30 years, Dr. Marian Oppenheimer has dedicated herself to one clear purpose: helping people heal, grow, and...
Wildfire Price Gouging Protections Extended for Displaced Residents
These provisions limit rent increases and hotel rate hikes during a declared emergency and prohibit landlords from evicting tenants The...
Tsunami Advisory Issued for Los Angeles Coast After 8.7 Quake Near Russia
Strong Currents, Surges Expected; Residents Urged to Avoid Beaches and Harbors Update from NWS Los Angeles at 6:50 a.m. “Latest...
City Council Removes DTSM Board Members Amid Transparency and Governance Concerns
The council’s decision follows tensions between DTSM and the city, including disputes over parking rate increases and maintenance agreements The...
SMPD to Increase Enforcement Against Illegal Off-Highway Vehicles
Officials stated that the increased enforcement comes in response to growing safety concerns and complaints from the community The Santa...
Mysterious Dog Deaths Plague Venice Canal Community
Over the past 10 days, five healthy neighborhood dogs have died unexpectedly, with one currently in the ICU The Venice...
Lane Closures Continue on Pacific Coast Highway for Recovery, Utility Work
Caltrans is urging drivers to slow down and use caution in the active work zones Single-lane closures will remain in...
Seven Santa Monica PAL Youth Receive $33.5K in Scholarships at Annual Celebration
Six graduating high school seniors and one junior were recognized during the outdoor ceremony, now in its 23rd year Seven...
Santa Monica Distributes Free Anti-Hate Posters and Signs to Promote Solidarity
The effort is part of the city’s broader equity and inclusion strategy In response to a rise in hate crimes...
Homecare Company Celebrates 14 years of Compassion While Planting New Roots After January Fire
Luxe Homecare, a leading provider of compassionate and reliable in-home care services for seniors has recently announced the opening of...
Wallis Annenberg, Visionary Philanthropist and Civic Leader, Dies at 86
Philanthropist Expanded Foundation’s Reach From Arts to Conservation Wallis Annenberg, a prominent philanthropist and longtime leader of the Annenberg Foundation,...
Malibu Teen to Paddle 21 Miles for Ocean Cleanup Following Pali Fire
His 21-mile prone paddle will trace the coastline from Malibu through Palisades A Malibu high school student and avid surfer...
Second Grenade Still Missing After Blast That Killed Three LA Sheriff’s Detectives
Only One Grenade Exploded; The Second Device Has Vanished Authorities said Friday that one of two grenades recovered last week...
More Than $50 Billion in Damage: What January’s Wildfire Cost the City of Los Angeles
Nearly 11,000 Properties, Many in Pacific Palisades, Affected; True Losses Likely Higher Nearly $52 billion in residential real estate across...
SM.a.r.t. Column: Reed Park Rebirth
“The State of the City discussed by the mayor, is not surprisingly, still in a fiscal crisis but with good...
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