January 11, 2026
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OpEd: State and National GOP in Suicide Pact?:

Watch the primary election process now playing out both nationally and in California, and you almost have to wonder whether the state and national wings of the Republican Party have made a suicide pact.

Malibu Schools Drain $8 Million From SMMUSD In Legal Fees

Malibu Schools Drain $8 Million From SMMUSD In Legal Fees:

Proponents of legal action against Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) rallied Tuesday night to gather information and garner further support on a federal law suit scheduled for May that has mounting monetary implications for the entire school district.

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Phorage: Meals That Heal:

If you live in Los Angeles, the cure for the common cold is authentic pho. Phorage on Overland Avenue is the doctor pho you.

Jennifer Verge Art

Santa Monica Artists Open at Edgemar:

Santa Monica’s Edgemar Center for the Arts welcomes two local artists – Jennifer Verge and Stephanie Visser – at a reception this Sunday, March 6th. Verge’s exhibition “Believe in the Magic” will feature her works on wood. “Rhapsody in Blu” spotlights the abstract paintings of Stephanie Visser.

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Westside Family Health Center Receives a $1 Million:

Westside Family Health Center has received a $1 Million gift grom the Richard F. Dwyer and Eleanor W. Dwyer Fund for Excellence at a recent fundraiser emceed by actress Gina Rodriguez. The money raised will provide primary health care to families trying to make ends meet.

Jerry's Liquor

Jerry’s Liquor Site Sells For More Than $470/Sf:

The building housing Jerry’s Liquor on Wilshire Blvd. in Santa Monica has sold to a private real estate developer for a record of more than $470 per square foot after drawing over a dozen offers for the property.