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No big new revelations in Justice Department’s release of Jeffrey Epstein files
Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday released government documents related to wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein, but the first wave of...
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McKinley collaboration provides example of positive Prop 28 usage
One Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District campus has served as an example of putting state arts education funds to good...
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School bond dollars put to work with first Measure QS issuance
Now that Santa Monica voters have approved Measure QS, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District has shared new insights into...
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Public transit will resume between Santa Monica and Malibu
L.A. Metro will operate closed-door service on Line 134, which travels through Malibu to Santa Monica, starting Friday, Feb. 28....
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Palisades High School could come to Downtown Santa Monica
Palisades Charter High School (PCHS) may temporarily relocate to the currently vacant Sears Building in Downtown Santa Monica while the...
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Tough loss for LMU despite strong guard play by Clarke
Despite fierce competition through the first three quarters, the LMU Lions couldn’t maintain momentum in the fourth quarter and ultimately...
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17-year-old arrested for possession of a loaded handgun after traffic stop
A 17-year-old was arrested late on Saturday night following a traffic stop by officers from the Santa Monica Police Department...
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District staff, teachers union give full support to student protest
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District officials heard students loud and clear this month, giving their full support towards their act...
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Past, present, future of forestry examined by local museum
We typically look at history from a human perspective, but what about the historical nature of nature itself? This is...
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Zbur bill would require flight over fight before lethal force could be used in self defense
A proposal by a local lawmaker to restrict the use of lethal force for self defense has drawn a quick...
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