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More than 300 Santa Monica residents gathered Sunday afternoon at the Robert Berman Gallery at Bergamot Station Arts Center to collect their copies of the Land Use Voter Empowerment (LUVE) Initiative and begin collecting signatures for a possible ballot measure.

The crash of a big rig on the Foothill (210) Freeway near San Gabriel Boulevard has resulted in the Metro Gold Line being shutdown between the Allen and Arcadia stations, officials said today.

Former First Lady Nancy Reagan has died. A spokeswoman for the Reagan Foundation said she died of congestive heart failure.

Edgemar Center for the Arts is currently showcasing a world premiere original cabaret: “A Night At The Black Cat Cabaret.” The performance promises a provocative and seductive night of music and dance.

With 2016 well under way, many people are taking the time to reflect over holidays spent with their parents. Often during such holidays, concerned are risen over what they discover when returning home. We look at the top 10 signs that your parents might be ready for a transition into assisted care facilities:

Rally and kickoff event - LUVE Ballot Initiative - signature gathering campaign is being held tomorrow at Robert Berman Gallery.

Join the Angelic Auxiliary's 14th Annual Carnival at the Pier tomorrow from 10am - 1pm at Pacific Park, Santa Monica Pier.

Nearly 200 clinicians, researchers, patients and survivors will come together to showcase and learn about the latest breakthroughs and treatments in pancreatic cancer research at the 12th Annual Agi Hirshberg Symposium to be held at UCLA this Saturday.