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Sustainable & Connected: City to require use of low-carbon concrete in new construction
The City Council took another key step toward carbon neutrality Tuesday, approving an ordinance to require the use of low-carbon...
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Art/Punk Guitar Icon Joe Baiza to Play Soundwaves Concert Series
Guitarist Joe Baiza brings his new quartet to the Santa Monica Public Library’s Soundwaves concert series on Saturday, May 4,...
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National poll ranks SMMUSD among California’s best districts
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) has announced its high ranking in the 2024 Best School Districts in California...
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Santa Monica Mayor Phil Brock honored at annual charity celebration
Each year, Santa Monica Breakfast Club hosts their Mad Hatter Tea Party, a local tradition that brings together some of...
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Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. unveils Spring events on Third Street Promenade
Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. (DTSM, Inc.), has announced a lineup of events for the season. Celebrate the early days of...
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A musical interlude from Chamber Music Palisades
Join Chamber Music Palisades (CMP) organizers on Wednesday, April 24 at 8pm for the final performance of their 27th season....
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Public Health confirms measles case in Los Angeles County
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has been notified by the California Department of Public Health of one...
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28th annual Sustainable Quality Awards winners announced
Patagonia Santa Monica is the grand prize winner of the 28th annual Sustainable Quality Awards, the city announced today. The...
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Youth and Family Health Expo set to empower community through seminars
The Kiwanis Club of Santa Monica is excited to announce the inaugural Youth and Family Health Expo, a dynamic event...
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Rick Chavez Zbur partners with Karen Bass to house Angelenos living in RVs
Assembly Democratic Caucus Chair Rick Chavez Zbur (D-Hollywood) has announced that he has introduced a bill, sponsored by Mayor Karen...
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