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Whew! The most actively contested California presidential primary election in decades is over. Candidates Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton and Bernard Sanders were ubiquitous for a month, logging thousands of miles and dozens of rallies. New voters registered by the hundreds of thousands.

The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is beginning major facility improvements at both Malibu High School (MHS) and Juan Cabrillo Elementary School (JCES) this summer. The work is funded through Measures BB and ES.

Starting in the next few weeks, more than 1,200 kids at the Santa Monica Boys and Girls Club and the Mar Vista Family Center in Culver City will be provided free breakfast and lunch.

A transient was convicted today of strangling two women whose bodies were found in Santa Monica more than a decade ago.

Getting around parts of West Hollywood will be a little more difficult beginning tonight as street closures begin in advance of this weekend's 2016 LA Pride Celebration, which will include musical acts, a festival and parade.

A measure authored by Senator Ben Allen, Congressional representatives to work to overturn the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision will appear on the November 2016 ballot.

Santa Monica Police Seek to Curb Underage Drinking During Graduation Season This week, more than 4,300 Santa Monica households will receive mailings notifying them of the Santa Monica Police Department’s increased enforcement of youth drinking laws during graduation season and throughout the summer.

Dinner, Bike & Cupcakes! Friday, June 17th Elly Blue, Joshua Ploeg, Joe Biel Traveling to tell stories and show movies on Bicycle Culture while serving up tasty Gourmet Vegan Food!