Airport
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Airport critics to celebrate temporary closure of Santa Monica Airport
SMO — It’s only for four days, but residents who live near Santa Monica Airport will be getting a reprieve...
Read moreLegislators call on FAA to examine health, safety impacts at Santa Monica Airport
SMO — Despite the California Legislature’s urging this week, it appears unlikely the FAA will conduct a review of safety...
Read moreAssembly backs bill calling on FAA to reduce noise, pollution at SMO
SACRAMENTO — Those living near the Santa Monica Airport who are concerned about pollution from jets have a potential ally...
Read moreFAA wants 100K for flight path info
SMO — The FAA says it plans to charge residents $100,000 to review and release data from its six-month flight...
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Plane crash adds to SMO flight path concerns
SMO — Residents opposed to noise from planes that fly over Sunset Park and Ocean Park after takeoff from Santa...
Read moreFAA stops test flight path
SMO — A day after the Federal Aviation Administration ended its 180-day flight pattern test that sent some small propeller...
Read moreWaxman gets in on FAA bashing
SMO — Rep. Henry Waxman (D-30th District) has joined Santa Monica neighborhood activists and City Hall officials in criticizing the...
Read moreFAA, City Hall spar over airplane noise
SMO — City Hall is sharply criticizing the Federal Aviation Administration for failing to conduct public hearings before implementing an...
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The inexpensive skies within reach
SMO — With the economy as it is, many warned Charles Thomson about beginning a flight training company. His perspective,...
Read moreCatering to kids
Kid-friendly restaurants come in all different shapes and sizes. One restaurant was actually built for kids. Giggles ‘n Hugs on...
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