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Rick Caruso is considering another political run
Rick Caruso is apparently not done yet. The billionaire businessman spent more than $65 million for the privilege of losing...
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Biden goes from G7 to Hollywood, balancing geopolitics with fundraising
After flying through the night across nine time zones, from southern Italy to Southern California, President Joe Biden is shifting his focus...
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State lawmakers say local advisory boards cannot meet remotely
On the one hand, allowing local advisory boards and commissions to meet remotely could make it easier for more Californians...
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City sued over alleged racism in firing of former HR chief
The City of Santa Monica is being accused of racism and discrimination by a former employee who alleges the stress...
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How best to reduce California homelessness?
California housing advocates and lawmakers say more affordable housing and increases in state and federal funding would address the state’s...
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SMPD gains four new officers, but Council cuts spending for road improvements
Council prioritized public safety over streets at its last meeting by diverting money from road projects to the Santa Monica...
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CA Senate preserves big corporate tax breaks that benefit some cities
Some of the most liberal and conservative members of the state Senate agreed recently that if you buy an iPhone...
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How Trump’s deny-everything strategy could hurt him at sentencing
Donald Trump has had plenty to say since his hush money trial conviction last week. He’s claimed the case was...
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Fauci pushes back partisan attacks in fiery House hearing over COVID origins
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top US infectious disease expert until leaving the government in 2022, was back before Congress on...
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Would more money improve the quality of City Council?
The Santa Monica City Council wants to know if it’s being underpaid and has asked staff to return to a...
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