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SMMUSD gets C on report card
SMMUSD HDQTRS — Santa Monica ranked in the middle of the pack amongst a sampling of California school districts evaluated...
Read moreResidents asked to weigh in on federal funds
CITY HALL — City officials are seeking public input on a plan that will direct over $2.5 million in federal...
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Seasons 52: Gourmet grub under 475 calories
Big business has come to Santa Monica. Darden Restaurants, the world's largest full-service restaurant company with more than 2,000 restaurants,...
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Library courtyard makes list of most peaceful places
The courtyard at the Santa Monica Main Library ranked number five on a list of the 10 most peaceful public...
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Tickets on sale for art center’s wine, food fundraiser
18TH STREET Crushing on wine, art, food 18th Street Arts Center has announced tickets are on sale for its artisinal...
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Executive director leaves youth center
Oscar de la Torre (Photo by Daniel Archuleta) PICO BLVD — The head of an embattled youth organization stepped down...
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Planning Commission digs in heels on parking policy
Cars park along Fourth Street just north of California Avenue. (Photo by Daniel Archuleta) CITY HALL — The Planning Commission...
Read moreCrime Watch: Angry customer allegedly uses hot coffee as weapon
Crime Watch is a weekly series culled from reports provided by the Santa Monica Police Department. These are arrests only....
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Santa Monica sues state over redevelopment money
Workers prepare the foundation last year for a construction project on High Place. (File photo) SACRAMENTO — City Hall has...
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Museum of Flying lands new exhibit
DESIGNING MIND: Curtis W. Fentress explains the inspiration behind the $1.5 billion expansion of the Tom Bradley Terminal at LAX...
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