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Californians face new laws in 2013
COSTS BEING DEFLATED: A new state law will make it less expensive to get insurance for hot air balloon businesses....
Read moreMoody’s downgrades Santa Monica bond rating
CITY HALL — A leading credit rating agency announced Monday that it would downgrade one of Santa Monica's bond ratings,...
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‘Chain Reaction’ goes back to Arts Commission
The 'Chain Reaction' sculpture in the Civic Center. (File photo) KEN EDWARDS CENTER — The Arts Commission will once again...
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Beach House going strong in third year
Children play in the sand at the Annenberg Community Beach House. (File photo) PCH — The Annenberg Community Beach House...
Read moreState lawmakers sworn into office
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — State lawmakers officially began their next two-year session Monday as they were sworn in to a newly...
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City Hall working to create animal-friendly emergency shelters
CITYWIDE — When a disaster strikes, Santa Monica residents will likely have access to emergency shelters to keep them safe...
Read moreBloom widens lead in 50th
NORWALK, Calif. — Santa Monica Mayor Richard Bloom added another 300 votes to his lead over opponent Assemblywoman Betsy Butler...
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Judge dismisses suit over nativity scenes
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles federal judge on Thursday dismissed a Christian group's lawsuit to force City Hall to...
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Bloom declares victory in Assembly race
Bloom NORWALK, CALIF. — Mayor Richard Bloom declared a qualified victory against Assemblywoman Betsy Butler Wednesday in their fight for...
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Former campaign treasurer gets eight years
SACRAMENTO — The popular campaign treasurer convicted of stealing millions from her Democratic clients will serve up to eight years...
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