Crime
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Santa Monica’s newest CERT class graduates
CITY YARDS — One by one, a second class of Santa Monica residents walked through a gauntlet of instructors from...
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Officials vow to cite leaf blower violators
Santa Monica police cite a gardening crew for using a leaf blower. (File photo) CITY HALL — Staff is done...
Read moreBrief: Cops get grants to target DUIs, poor driving
The Santa Monica Police Department has been awarded two traffic safety grants totaling $143,200 for programs aimed at preventing deaths...
Read moreCrime Watch: Trash can rummaging leads to arrest
Crime Watch is a weekly series culled from reports provided by the Santa Monica Police Department. These are arrests only....
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Dealing with the aftermath
TESTING: CERT students conduct a mock triage inspection on Saturday at the City Yards. (Photo by Ashley Archibald) CITY YARDS...
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PYFC rallies to help families of the fallen
PICO BLVD — The Pico Youth and Family Center will hold a car wash Saturday to help the families of...
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Suspects wanted in forgery
Cops released this imaged of a suspect wanted in connection with a scam. (Photo courtesy SMPD) DOWNTOWN — The Santa...
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Crime Watch: Man busted for allegedly masturbating in doorway
Crime Watch is a weekly series culled from reports provided by the Santa Monica Police Department. These are arrests only....
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Cops cracking down on cell phone use
Santa Monica police officers will be on the lookout for those talking or texting with their cell phones while driving....
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Report: Hate crimes up in L.A. County
A SIGN? Swastikas are removed last year near Georgina Avenue and Seventh Street. (Photo by Kevin Herrera) DOWNTOWN — Hate...
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