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Briefs: Daily Press wins in defamation suit
A Santa Monica Superior Court judge on Tuesday dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed against the Santa Monica Daily Press by...
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Carwash owner, managers charged with cheating employees
A worker towels off a car at the Wilshire West Carwash on Wednesday. (Photo by Daniel Archuleta) CITY HALL —...
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City Hall targets dry cleaners for unproven ‘green’ claims
Cleaner By Nature dry cleaners is among a group of establishments that have been told by City Hall to stop...
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Developer buys antique mart for $11M
Wertz Brothers Antique Mart was recently sold for $11 million. (Photo by Daniel Archuleta) LINCOLN BLVD — A nice-sized chunk...
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Five more apply for Planning Commission seat
The Planning Commission is tasked with handling development in Santa Monica. (File photo) CITY HALL — An additional five people...
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Auto dealer project throws neighborhood for a loop
AS IT STANDS: A new development is planned for this property at 1802 Santa Monica Blvd. (Photo by Daniel Archuleta)...
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Commission landmarks parts of Fairmont Miramar
HISTORIC: The Palisades Building at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel has been given landmark status by the Landmarks Commission. (Photo by...
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They’ll smoothie things over
Tanya Chen, owner of the Pulse Cafe on Montana Avenue, decided to put healthy living on the forefront after her...
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Boys & Girls Club to open two new branches in CCSM buildings
GAME ON: A pair of kids play foosball during the opening in December of a Boys & Girls Clubs of...
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Council moves to reform development agreement process
COMING UP: The construction at St. Monica Catholic Church was the result of a development agreement with City Hall. Pictured:...
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