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Fighting wildfire with ‘good fire’: California must return to prescribed burns
But in our fear of fire, we miss the opportunity to do important work for the ecosystem and the community.
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Local woman runs for President of the United States
With the recent rise of the Vice President’s star following Joe Biden’s decision to not run again in the upcoming...
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California’s image will be a weapon if Harris faces Trump this year
"Alright, Mr. DeMille, I’m ready for my close-up." Fading movie star Norma Desmond (Gloria Swanson) utters those words in the...
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Kamala Harris must learn from her bid in 2020 to lead Democrats in 2024
Kamala Harris was greeted by a massive, cheering crowd during the first rally of her newly announced presidential campaign in...
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Clip resurfaces of Vance criticizing Harris for being ‘childless’
Comments Donald Trump’s running mate JD Vance made in 2021 questioning Vice President Kamala Harris’ leadership because she did not...
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Experts say GOP threat to sue over election if Biden drops out is ‘ridiculous’
Even before President Joe Biden’s long-speculated withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race, allies of former President Donald Trump floated the...
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President Joe Biden drops out of the 2024 race after escalating pressure
President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection...
Read moreDemocrats make a fresh push for Biden to reconsider 2024 race
Former President Barack Obama has privately expressed concerns to Democrats about President Joe Biden’s candidacy, and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi...
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Lifelong resident and journalist Janet McLaughlin announces run for council
Former Los Angeles Times journalist and longtime resident of Santa Monica, Janet McLaughlin, has announced her intention to run for...
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Council descends into playground politics when closed session leaks is discussed again
While Tuesday’s City Council meeting was something of a slow burner, anyone who managed to make it through to the...
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