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Accusers: Weinstein excused lewd acts as a showbiz norm
TOM HAYS and MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press Harvey Weinstein callously preceded an alleged rape
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Police bikes go electric
The Santa Monica Police Department unveiled four new electric motorcycles Tuesday. Officials said
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California threatened with funds loss over abortion coverage
RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press Saying that California is violating a federal law, the Tr
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Officials approve extended hours, beer garden and food counter at Santa Monica Brew Works
Scott Francis weaved through cubicles and filing cabinets, describing the bustling new brewery and f
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Claim alleges SMMUSD employees ignored incidents of physical and verbal abuse
A current student of Grant Elementary School filed a lawsuit this week, through his mother, against
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LA repeals requirements for contractors to reveal NRA ties
The Los Angeles City Council is repealing a law requiring companies that want city contracts to disclose whether they have...
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Family of dead crew member sue California dive boat operator
BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press The family of the lone crew member to die in a fiery scuba boat disa
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Judge orders homeless women to leave house they’re occupying
JANIE HAR Associated Press Homeless women who are illegally occupying a house in the expensive San
Read moreCalifornia lawmakers eye back-up power for cellphone towers
ADAM BEAM Associated Press When the nation’s largest electric utility preemptively shut off powe
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Voting rights case plaintiffs ask appeals court to uphold ruling
The plaintiffs in a voting rights case against the city of Santa Monica have filed a brief asking th
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