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County Supervisors Launch $32.2M Recovery Fund for Wildfire Victims

January 28, 2025

January 28, 2025

It will work in partnership with community organizations to distribute aid efficiently and equitably In response to the catastrophic wildfires,...

DA Hochman Promises Hard Crime Crackdown Related to Pali Fire, Warns Residents of Scams

January 28, 2025

January 28, 2025

Crackdown on Wildfire-Related Crimes Underway in Pacific Palisades By Zach Armstrong As the Pacific Palisades begins rebuilding efforts from the...

Burglar Arrested After Breaking Into Possibly Vacant Venice Canal Property

January 27, 2025

January 27, 2025

The suspect was taken into custody upon authorities’ arrival to the scene By Zach Armstrong Authorities arrested a man who...

LA County Rolls Out Phased Debris Cleanup in Palisades Post-Fire

January 27, 2025

January 27, 2025

Starting January 28, property owners can obtain ROE forms at Disaster Recovery Centers to enroll in Phase 2 of the...

Interim City Manager Named For Santa Monica

January 27, 2025

January 27, 2025

Polachek is no stranger to Santa Monica, having served the city for nearly 20 years in various capacities The Santa...

Evacuation Orders Lifted as Fire Containment Hits 95% in the Palisades Fire Area

January 27, 2025

January 27, 2025

Residents Can Return with Home Access Passes; Road Closures, Curfews Remain All evacuation orders have been lifted for residents in...

City Council Approves Tax Relief for Businesses Hit by Palisades Fire

January 27, 2025

January 27, 2025

Eligibility for this tax relief will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Office of Finance In a unanimous...

Man Sentenced for 2022 Santa Monica Beach Parking Lot Murder

January 27, 2025

January 27, 2025

Evidence from the crime scene and subsequent investigative efforts culminated in the LA County District Attorney’s Office charging  Mohamed Abou-Arabi,...

85-Year-Old Pali Resident Died in Fire After Choosing to Stay Home With Pets: REPORT

January 27, 2025

January 27, 2025

Rossilli, who ran a plumbing business with her late husband in Pacific Palisades, chose to stay in her home despite...

Rainstorm Continues, May Become Thunderstorms: Flood Advisories Issued for Recent Burn Areas

January 26, 2025

January 26, 2025

Residents Near Wildfire Burn Scars Face Heightened Debris Flow Risks The National Weather Service of Los Angeles issued flood advisories...