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City arborist alleges abuse of public funds
City Arborist Robin Beaudry says that this tree on 22nd Street suffers from stem girdling roots. It's a type of...
Read moreState makes another redevelopment money grab
CITYWIDE — The California Department of Finance is staking claim to roughly $50 million in cash that once belonged to...
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City Hall, Elks battle over burial plots
Woodlawn Cemetery (File photo) WOODLAWN CEMETERY — The City Attorney's Office and attorneys for a local fraternal order are in...
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City offers new classes at former Senior Center
(File photo) OCEAN AVE — The Community & Cultural Services Department held an open house over the weekend to test...
Read moreSanta Monicans delve into virtual town hall
CITYWIDE — Santa Monica city departments and organizations are trying a new method of outreach to residents in the form...
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Officials take deeper look at filming policies
ON LOCATION: Sidney Miller films a music video for his song 'Fake Moon Voyage' in 2009. (File photo) CITYWIDE —...
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City Hall wins victory in RDA clawback
A crew works Wednesday on the foundation of High Place East, an affordable housing development. (Photo by Daniel Archuleta) CITY...
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City Hall declares nativity scenes ouster a success
Nativity scenes (File photo) OCEAN PARK BLVD — The end of a 60-year tradition of erecting winter displays in Palisades...
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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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...
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