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California ends COVID isolation for asymptomatic cases as winter infections climb
Californians infected with COVID-19 may go about their lives without isolating or testing negative as long as their symptoms are...
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Five candidates want to be California’s new senator: Where they stand on the economy, crime and the border
The main contenders to become California’s new U.S. senator want voters to see them in a certain light: Rep. Adam...
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The 2024 Homeless Count is more than just a headcount of the unhoused
Arguably, this year could be considered a make or break in terms of tackling the homeless crisis. Here in Santa...
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Santa Monica set for 2024 Homeless Count with a full complement of volunteers
With just days to go, Santa Monica prepares for the 2024 homeless count as the crisis surges nationwide. On Wednesday,...
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Homelessness is on the California ballot this March. Will conditions change on the street?
How much difference will a March ballot measure make when it comes to fighting California’s massive homelessness crisis? That’s the...
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California sues homeless housing contractor for $114 million
California’s state housing department is suing a Los Angeles developer that last year defaulted on private loans it took out...
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Legislature’s analyst gives mixed review of Newsom budget
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recipe for digging the state out of a multi-billion dollar budget hole has "strengths and weaknesses" while...
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Rent Control Board follows Council in backing Justice for Renters Act
Following a recent vote of support for the Justice for Renters Act made by Santa Monica City Councilmembers, the city’s...
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Police oversight commission encourages SMPD to look for tear gas alternatives
Local officials want law enforcement to consider something other than chemical agents during emergency crowd control situations.The Santa Monica Police...
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Commissioners accuse police union of suppressing racial traffic stop data
Members of the Santa Monica Public Safety Reform and Oversight Commission (PSROC) have accused the union representing local police officers...
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