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BEVERLY HILLS – Beverly Hills considering banning sale of tobacco products
Beverly Hills is considering outlawing the sale of tobacco products, a move that would make the glamorous California city the...
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Democratic state lawmakers try to get Trump tax returns, too
Congress won’t be seeing President Donald Trump’s tax returns any time soon, but that request isn’t the only way Democrats...
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Planning Commission rebuffs Council proposal to ban small apartments
A proposed ban on tiny apartments in Santa Monica is dividing opinion within City Hall. City Council voted in March...
Read moreCity Hall considering full-time historic preservation position
Nina Fresco didn’t know much about Santa Monica’s history when she first moved to the city. But while walking along...
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How Will Vote Centers Affect Santa Monica’s Democracy?
By Michael Feinstein. Inside/Outside. May 6, 2019 How we vote in Santa Monica will be changing radically starting in 2020....
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County reports surge in hate crimes
Hate crime in Los Angeles County rose 32 percent between 2013 and 2017, according to the county’s Commission on Human...
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Malibu – Mayor Jefferson Wagner to Deliver State of the City Address at Annual Chamber Event on May 10
Malibu Mayor Jefferson “Zuma Jay” Wagner will discuss the City’s major events, highlights and achievements over the last year, the...
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Senior transit program debating fare hikes
A ridesharing service for seniors and people with disabilities is planning to raise fares for the first time in two...
Read morePension costs force discussion of new taxes and service cuts
City Council discussed putting new types of taxes on the 2020 ballot and seeking corporate sponsorship to make up for...
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2019 SQA winners recognized for environmental commitment
Local businesses were celebrated for their love of green this week. The 24th annual Sustainable Quality Awards took place at...
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