City Council Passes New Measure to Meet State Affordable Housing Mandate: Santa Monica Beat - April, 12, 2021

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AI Tool to Speed Building Permits in Fire Recovery

May 2, 2025 Staff Writer

The software, developed by Archistar, uses machine learning, computer vision, and automated rulesets California Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced...

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Driver in Fatal PCH Crash That Killed Four Pepperdine Students Ordered to Stand Trial

May 2, 2025 Staff Writer

Man Accused of Driving 104 MPH in Fatal Malibu Crash Fraser Michael Bohm, 23, was held to answer on four...

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Film Review: The Accountant 2

May 2, 2025 Kathy Whitney Boole

FILM REVIEWTHE ACCOUNTANT 2Rated R124 MinutesReleased April 25th I’m impressed with The Accountant 2. It’s intelligently written, tightly paced, and...

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Santa Monica College Police Department Investigates Reported Sexual Battery at Campus Library

May 2, 2025 Staff Writer

Victim Is an Enrolled Student; College Urges Vigilance and Awareness Santa Monica College officials are investigating a reported incident of...

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Gun Discharged in Marina del Rey Classroom; No Injuries Reported

May 1, 2025 Staff Writer

The school, located in the 100 block of East Anchorage Street, was locked down as a precaution A 13-year-old student...

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Rolling Robots Camp is a ‘Tech Genius Program’

May 1, 2025 Staff Writer

Roll out the … robots. An afterschool learning center for robotics and STEM is hosting weekly camps this summer designed...

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Granddaughter Arrested After Allegedly Stabbing Grandmother in Santa Monica

May 1, 2025 Staff Writer

The grandmother’s injuries were not life-threatening A woman was taken into custody after allegedly stabbing her grandmother during a domestic...

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Beloved West Hollywood Cookie Shop Expanding to Santa Monica

May 1, 2025 Staff Writer

Junior Cookies has developed a loyal following in West Hollywood for its fresh, small-batch baked goods Junior Cookies, the West...

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LAPD Seeks to Return 500 Firearms Recovered From Palisades Fire

May 1, 2025 Staff Writer

Individuals who lost a firearm are asked to contact the LAPD Gun Recovery Unit The Los Angeles Police Department is...

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Voodoo Doughnuts to Soon Open Location in Windward Circle

May 1, 2025 Staff Writer

Voodoo Doughnut has become a cultural phenomenon since its inception, known for its imaginative flavors and sideshow activities Voodoo Doughnuts,...

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New Coalition Rallies to Preserve Palisades’ Cultural Heritage After Wildfire

May 1, 2025 Staff Writer

A group of artists, preservationists, and architects is spearheading efforts to protect and reimagine the area’s historic character In the...

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Cinco de Mayo Heats Up West Los Angeles With Food, Art, Music, and Mezcal Tastings

May 1, 2025 Staff Writer

Mezcal Tastings, DJ Sets, Live Mural Installations, and Tlayudas Await It’s almost time for the holiday that isn’t celebrated in...

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Make Your Own Pizza and Sip Craft Beer at Santa Monica’s Gourmandise School May 4

May 1, 2025 Staff Writer

DIY Pizza and Craft Beer Collab Coming to Santa Monica Place Food lovers are invited to roll up their sleeves...

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(Video) A Plus Tree: A Steward of Urban Forest Management Across Los Angeles

April 30, 2025 Staff Writer

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