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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...
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PCH closed just days after reopening as County prepares for rain
The recently reopened Pacific Coast Highway will close again today between Los Angeles and Malibu starting Tuesday at 3 p.m....
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Math assessment, grading discrepancy piques school board interest
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District officials expressed concern last week over high numbers of failing math grades, with more than...
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Pacific Coast Highway reopens to all in Palisades Fire area
After a weekend of confusing statements and partial openings, the Pacific Coast Highway has reopened. The California Department of Transportation...
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Government’s attempt to protect kids on social media is challenged in court
An unsurprising legal challenge to a state bill attacking social media feeds will make its way into a federal courtroom...
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LA leaders can’t agree on when to open the PCH as dueling statements cause mass confusion for drivers
Residents hoping to travel the Pacific Coast Highway are going to be met with confusion and roadblocks despite an announcement...
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Horvath pushes for review of water systems in fire damaged communities
Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath is pushing for multiple initiatives to aid recovery from the devastating 2025 wildfires,...
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Council celebrates Black History Month with theme of ‘African Americans and labor’
In Tuesday’s City Council meeting, Mayor Lana Negrete proclaimed February once again as Black History Month with a theme this...
Read moreUpdate: PCH opening delayed
Editor's Note: an argument between City and County officials has delayed the opening. Click here for more information. Pacific Coast...
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Santa Monica beaches are open but warnings remain for local waters
A day of mixed messages and inaccurate headlines has left locals adrift in a sea of confusion over local beach...
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