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Need a Parenting Plan?: Experts Advise Formalities When Separating

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If you are separating or getting divorced, and you have children, you must have a parenting plan.

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Team Santa Monica’s Jordan Wilimovsky Becomes 1st American Ever to Make Two US Olympic Swimming Squads in the Same Games:

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Local home-grown swimmer Jordan Wilimovsky achieved a feat Sunday night unprecedented for an American swimmer, becoming the first American and second in history to qualify for an Olympic games in both the Open Water and Pool events.

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Congressman Lieu Statement On Oversight Committee Hearing On Anti-LGBT Legislation:

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Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu issued the following statement regarding the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing on anti-LGBT legislation, H.R. 2902, the First Amendment Defense Act.

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All-Girl Teen Band Rocks The Mint LA:

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KiKstart is a teenage band with a heart. Started in 2013, these young girls formed a band just to share their passion for music with other people. They have always sung in talent shows since Kindergarten, but they did not discover that they had a natural talent in playing instruments until a variety show in their freshman year in high school.

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Indigenous American Music Fills Tongva Park:

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Through October at Santa Monica’s Tongva Park, a number of cultural events are scheduled as part of Santa Monica City’s Family Saturdays. To kick off the events, award-winning musician and composer Martin Espino held an interactive workshop and demonstration of indigenous American instruments for families this past Saturday.

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YWCA: Building the Character of a City:

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You can’t save everything. Ask someone who has been involved in an intervention for a person who does save everything… and as a result has turned their own home into a health risk and something of a mental health gazebo. Two weeks ago I asked if I could store some props backstage at a theater. As I was led backstage, I was amazed at how little room remained. And this was a tightly-run, professionally- managed theater. They weren’t kidding: There was virtually no room for my meager set pieces.

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NKLA Pets Of The Week!:

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HUMPHREY: Meet Humphrey! He is a friendly fellow who gets along great with everyone, including other cats. Humphrey has enjoyed living with other cats of all ages and personalities, making him a great addition to just about any multi-cat home. Humphrey may be 10 years old, however he has the innocent charm of a kitten, too! He loves to greet people and is always up to meet someone new. Are you looking for a social cat? How can you resist handsome Humphrey? Adopt him today!

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Was This Endorsement As Routine As It Looked:

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No political endorsement ever seemed more innocuous and expected than Gov. Jerry Brown’s backing of state Attorney General Kamala Harris for the U.S. Senate seat now held by the retiring Barbara Boxer.

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Student Designs Captivate the Catwalk:

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Cameras flash, the audience cheers, and graceful models strut the runway in brilliant ensembles. On Thursday, June 16, Santa Monica College’s (SMC) Fashion Program held its annual LA Mode fashion show at Barnum Hall in Santa Monica. Enrolled in SMC’s Fashion Program, 13 student designers from all over the world produced an individual collection as their two-year fashion studies came to a close.

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"Big Sky":

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In case you might be wondering about the meaning of the title of Alexandra Gersten-Vassilaros’ dramedy* “Big Sky,” an immediate thought could come to mind. Maybe it’s the expansive view from the exquisite Ritz Carlton condominium setting for this play, which is in the swanky ski-country of Aspen, Colorado? Skydiving perhaps? Long plane trip? You would have guessed wrong and the meaning will be revealed later.