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Heightened concerns for safety on PCH following 10th accident since October
Thursday, around 9:00 p.m. authorities responded to a three-vehicle accident at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) and Las...
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Satdha launches traditional Thai noodle bowl series for veganuary
In celebration of veganuary, Satdha, plant-based Thai Kitchen is thrilled to announce the launch of its much-anticipated traditional Thai "Noodle...
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Newsom calls for new legislation cracking down on property crime
Governor Gavin Newsom has called for new legislation expanding criminal penalties, bolstering police and prosecutor tools to combat theft and...
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SMMUSD celebrates the Samohi Marching Band’s success in 2023
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) proudly congratulates the Santa Monica High School (Samohi) Viking Marching Band for an...
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KIND and Lana Condor Invite Americans to Quit the New Year’s Resolutions that No Longer Serve Them
On Quitter’s Day, KIND Snacks is announcing Better You by Lana, a one-day-only immersive wellness pop-up that flips the script...
Read moreVenice Family Clinic to build on past year’s accomplishments in 2024
Venice Family Clinic will be building on a year of growth and accomplishments as it begins to implement its 2024...
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Traffic Shift at PCH and Corral Canyon Road
As soon as Wednesday, Jan. 10, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will shift lanes within the construction zone at...
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Santa Monica College’s “Avenue Q” Invited to KCACTF Region 8 Festival
The Santa Monica College (SMC) Theatre Arts production of “Avenue Q” has been invited to present the musical comedy live...
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Two indicted in $8.5 million Airbnb scam that allegedly defrauded thousands
A federal grand jury has indicted two men on federal fraud charges that allege a double-booking, bait-and-switch scam run through...
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Community invited to join virtual meeting on homelessness in Malibu
The City of Malibu invites community members to join a virtual community meeting to discuss homelessness in Malibu on Wednesday,...
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