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* City Council Extends Santa Monica’s Parklet Program
* Santa Monica High School Students Display Art At New In-Person Exhibit
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City Council Extends Santa Monica’s Parklet Program: Santa Monica Beat – May 16th, 2022
Los Angeles and Orange County DAs Propose Tougher Looting Penalties During Disasters
New Legislation Would Increase Punishments, Close Legal Loopholes Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman and Orange County District Attorney...
Westside Businesses Transform Into Distribution Hubs and Shelters Amid Devastating Fire
Local businesses and volunteers transform spaces into shelters, donation hubs, and meal services, stepping up to support evacuees and frontline...
Map Shows Where Palisades Homes Were Destroyed or Spared With Images
Over 5,300 structures have been destroyed with 12,000 threatened by the Palisades Fire, which has already charred 23,713 acres and...
Palisades Fire: 23,713 Acres Burned, 14% Contained as Firefighters Work to Contain Heat Sources
Eight Lives Lost, Free Meals for Victims, Updates on Critical Fire Weather, Pet Recovery The Palisades Fire has now burned...
Film Review: A Complete Unknown
FILM/ REVIEWA COMPLETE UNKNOWNRated R141 MinutesReleased December 25th One of the first scenes shot for A Complete Unknown is set...
Officials Warn of Scams and Price Gouging Amid Los Angeles Wildfires
Leaders Share Price Gouging Reporting and Scam Safety Tips California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined local leaders in Los Angeles...
City of Los Angeles Distributes N95 Masks Amid Toxic Air Quality Crisis
City Urges Residents To Stay Safe With Masks During Wildfire Conditions The City of Los Angeles has announced the availability...
Santa Monica Police Make Over 40 Arrests in Evacuation Zones Amid Wildfire Response
Arrests Include Burglary, Curfew Violations, and Firearm Possession Officers from the Santa Monica Police Department have arrested more than 40...
Man Impersonating Firefighter Arrested, Details Emerge on Those Killed in Palisades Fire
As the Palisades and Eaton fires continue to devastate Southern California, officials have confirmed a combined death toll of 24...
Palisades Fire Updates: Critical Fire Weather, Damage Reports, and Vital Resources for Impacted Residents
Hazardous Conditions and Water Warning in Los Angeles County into Next Week The Palisades Fire is now 13% Contained and...
FEMA Representatives Onsite at Weho Library and Seven Other Locations
Wildfire Survivors Can Apply for Relief and Get Information on Monday In addition to FEMA representatives available at evacuation centers...
Farm Hall: The US Premiere of a Tense Historical Drama
This January 2025 at the Promenade Playhouse The development of the atomic bomb by J. Robert Oppenheimer and his team...
LAUSD and SMMUSD Schools Resume Operations as Conditions Improve, With Exceptions in Fire-Affected Zones
Several Campuses in High-Impact Areas Remain Closed; Precautions in Effect at LAUSD Los Angeles Unified will reopen most schools and...
Do Not Drink Tap Water Notice Issued for Pacific Palisades and Other Palisades Mandatory Evacuation Zones
LADWP Warns of Fire-Related Contaminants in Water; Bottled Water Distribution Underway Residents in Pacific Palisades (ZIP code 90272) and adjacent...
Red Flag Warning Extended as Fire Risk Persists Across Los Angeles County
Santa Ana Winds and Critical Fire Conditions Expected To Last in Next Week While the two most destructive fires in...
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