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Californians have voted on Prop. 1, Newsom’s mental health plan, here’s what it does
California voters today are considering Gov. Gavin Newsom’s $6.4 billion plan to build mental health treatment beds and housing through...
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Super Tuesday contests poised to move Biden and Trump to November rematch
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are poised to move much closer to winning their parties' nominations Tuesday...
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Californians to vote on measure governor says he needs to tackle homelessness crisis
Californians are set to vote Tuesday on a statewide ballot measure that is touted by the governor as a major...
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LA County’s district attorney faces field of 11 challengers in reelection bid
One of the country's most progressive prosecutors, who faced two recall attempts within four years, is set to be tested...
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City pledges more improvements to its Bike Action Plans
After a year of substantial debate regarding Santa Monica’s road infrastructure (including the reconfiguration of 17th Street, restrictions along Wilshire...
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Vice Mayor Lana Negrete announces cancer diagnosis
Tuesday’s City Council meeting included some extremely sad news as Vice Mayor Lana Negrete confirmed that she has been diagnosed...
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Gavin Newsom faces another recall attempt from conservative activists
Here we go again: Conservative activists who worked on the failed recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2021 have launched...
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Mayor, City Manager among State of the City speakers
The topic of Santa Monica’s present and future will bring the city’s leaders together on Thursday. This year’s annual State...
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Lawsuit challenges needle distribution program in parks
The Santa Monica Coalition has filed a lawsuit against County Health Director Barbara Ferrer, the Los Angeles County Health Department...
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City Council will hear the 2023-24 financial update in Tuesday’s meeting
In a slightly less cram-packed City Council agenda than others of late, arguably the most significant item will be the...
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