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Letter To The Editor: Harrison Ford Made Beautifully Executed Forced Landing:

March 7, 2015

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March 7, 2015

Editor’s Note: This letter is from the Santa Monica Airport Association, an all-volunteer organization that conducts activities and projects that...

A fatal crash claimed four lives at Santa Monica Airport at about 6:20 p.m. on Sept. 29
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A Look Back On 45 Years Of Aviation Accidents/Incidents At Santa Monica Airport:

March 7, 2015

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March 7, 2015

Friends of Sunset Park, a City of Santa Monica-recognized neighborhood organization, has compiled a comprehensive list of aviation accidents/incidents connected...

Hercules and Huckleberry can be adopted today from NKLA in West Los Angeles.
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NKLA Adoption Pets Of The Week: Hercules, Huckleberry:

March 7, 2015

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March 7, 2015

The NKLA Pet Adoption Center in West Los Angeles has adoptable dogs and cats from featured NKLA Coalition partners, including...

City Council voted to ban exotic animal handlers from exhibiting their reptile and exotic bird pets at Palisades Park near the Pier entrance. The ordinance goes into effect next month.
Opinion

Santa Monica City Council: Snakes On A Plan:

March 7, 2015

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March 7, 2015

We often anguish over decisions involving animals here in Santa Monica, such as the recent business involving pony rides at...

Thomas B. Elias, Columnist
Opinion

Convicts Who Don’t Deserve Parole Hearings:

March 7, 2015

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March 7, 2015

Consider the criminal history of Bobby Beausoleil, 67, the latest follower of Charles Manson to come up for an automatic...

Public Service Officers Alex Gomez and Carlton Palmer on the roof of Parking Structure 2 in Santa Monica
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VIDEO: How Downtown Santa Monica Parking Structures Are Targets For Criminals:

March 6, 2015

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March 6, 2015

Santa Monica Police have issued a Citywide call for vehicle owners to be vigilant when it comes to locking their...

Big Bear Mountain is expected to remain open through mid-April after 16-20 inches of snow coated the mountain this past week.
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Big Bear Snow Season Extended After Fresh Powder Coats Mountain:

March 6, 2015

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March 6, 2015

As wet weather doused the Westside last weekend, the same winter storm delivered plenty of fresh snow to Big Bear...

Public Service Officers Carlton Palmer
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Unlocked Vehicles Rev Up Crime In Santa Monica: Car Burglaries, Thefts Up 25%:

March 6, 2015

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March 6, 2015

Santa Monica Police have issued a Citywide call for vehicle owners to be vigilant when it comes to locking their...

A recent survey revealed the majority of attendees at the Main Street Farmers Market on Sundays are in favor of Tawni’s Ponies and Animal World Petting Zoo continuing to operate.
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Dot Survey: 92% In Favor Of Keeping Ponies At Farmers Market:

March 6, 2015

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March 6, 2015

Attendees of the Santa Monica Farmers Market held every Sunday on Main Street took the opportunity to have their preferences...

Santa Monica Nativity Scenes backers are anxiously waiting for the verdict from an appeals court panel.
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Santa Monica Nativity Scenes Backers Await Appeals Court Verdict:

March 6, 2015

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March 6, 2015

The long-running legal battle between Santa Monica’s Nativity Scenes and the City continued with a three-judge panel of the U.S....

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