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Huntington Beach “Shark Sighting” Closure Ends:

July 11, 2015

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July 11, 2015

The coast was clear at Huntington Beach today, as a 24-hour “shark sighting” closure of one of America’s most-popular beaches...

Marie Paquim (left) and Ace of Hearts founder Kari Whitman with a rescue dog.
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Top Dog Rescuer Kari Whitman Accomplishes Her Mission:

July 11, 2015

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July 11, 2015

Kari Whitman, founder of the dog rescuing non-profit “Ace of Hearts”, puts her own money where her mouth is –...

Thomas B. Elias, Columnist
Opinion

About Time To Meter Ground Water Wells In California:

July 11, 2015

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July 11, 2015

Water flows downhill. It’s a basic reality now playing out 500 feet below the surface of California’s farmland everywhere from...

Congressman Ted Lieu (standing) and Congresswoman Karen Bass (left) convened a meeting Wednesday in Washington
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Santa Monica Officials, Residents Meet With FAA As City Considers New SMO Leases:

July 10, 2015

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July 10, 2015

A long-awaited meeting to discuss Santa Monica Airport was held Wednesday in Washington, D.C. between the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)...

Since construction began on the upgrade of the California Incline
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Resident Questions Efficiency Of California Incline Upgrade:

July 10, 2015

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July 10, 2015

The construction now underway on California Incline has at least one Santa Monica resident wondering why there aren’t more people...

Artistic gymnast Caelyn Griffith will compete at this month’s Special Olympics World Games. She is pictured with her coach Natasha Burgos.
Sports

Local Artistic Gymnast Prepares For Special Olympics World Games:

July 10, 2015

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July 10, 2015

This month thousands of Special Olympic athletes will arrive from all corners of the world to participate in the 2015...

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Yoga Fundraiser Against Cancer Sunday At The End Of Santa Monica Pier:

July 10, 2015

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July 10, 2015

Fight the good fight against cancer this weekend with sunshine and some beach yoga at the Santa Monica Pier. For...

Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Laura Korman Gallery with Mayor Kevin McKeown on June 25. Pictured from left: Brittney Seeliger
Life and Arts

Laura Korman Gallery Hosts Opening Exhibition: “MIRROR | MIRROR: Introspective Reflections”:

July 10, 2015

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July 10, 2015

Laura Korman Gallery is currently featuring works by Los Angeles-based artist Katherine Rohrbacher in the gallery’s opening exhibition called “MIRROR...

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NKLA Adoption Pets Of The Week: Picasso & Tipper:

July 10, 2015

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July 10, 2015

The NKLA Pet Adoption Center has adoptable dogs and cats from featured NKLA Coalition partners, including Picasso and Tipper. Adoption...

Spotted: An unpermitted surf school lesson takes place on Santa Monica Beach. A local permitted surf school owner who pays the City of Santa Monica business tax says the problem of unlawful operations is escalating with surf instructors coming from as far away as Orange County to conduct their lessons in Santa Monica because of non-existent enforcement.
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VIDEO: Rogue Surf Schools Anger Permitted Instructors Who Claim City Fails To Shut Down Unlawful Operations:

July 10, 2015

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July 10, 2015

Imagine that you’re a business owner in Santa Monica and your business is teaching people how to surf: you’re a...

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