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How Trump’s mass layoffs raise the risk of wildfires in the US West, according to fired workers
The termination letters that ended the careers of thousands of U.S. Forest Service employees mean fewer people and less resources...
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How LA wildfires are making an already tough rental market even worse
The one-bedroom cottage with a woodsy vibe reminded Heather McAlpine of the home she lost to the brutal Los Angeles-area...
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Affordable housing project at 14th, Wilshire receives ARB approval
An affordable housing push in Mid-City received a key recommendation this past week. At the Feb. 3 meeting of the...
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With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, Most Loved voting opens for your favorite businesses
Santa Monica’s iconic shoreline is often home to beachcombers plumbing the sandy depths for valuables but the city’s real treasures...
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New plans call for an 18-story building high-rise at 1437 6th Street
A recent presentation to the Santa Monica Architectural Review Board (ARB) offered a first look at updated renderings of a...
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Businesses unharmed by Palisades fire flames are getting burned by ongoing economic troubles
The Palisades Fire didn’t make it to Santa Monica but while the city was spared any physical damage, the repercussions...
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Newsom temporarily changes rent rules for some LA mansions in wake of fires
Good news if you happen to own a mansion in West Los Angeles. The post-burn ban on major rent hikes...
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Celebrated Italian eatery, Earth, Wind & Flour set to close in just a few weeks
Despite having survived the pandemic, social unrest, earthquakes and economic downturns, arguably Santa Monica’s favorite Italian inspired restaurant, Earth, Wind...
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Debris removal moves into Phase 2 as Pasadena schools become first to have sites cleared
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers launched Phase 2 of wildfire debris removal in Los Angeles County on Tuesday, beginning...
Read moreSanta Monica Businesses Prepare for 2025 Most Loved Contest with New Digital Tools
Santa Monica businesses now have access to free digital tools to help them compete in the 2025 Most Loved Contest,...
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