Crime
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Officials try to freeze assets of Bulger’s girlfriend
BOSTON — Federal prosecutors are trying to freeze the assets of mobster James “Whitey” Bulger’s girlfriend to cover any fine...
Read moreMotorcycle rider dies of injuries
PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY — A motorcyclist who was seriously injured when his bike collided with a sport utility vehicle on...
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Uncommon coffee house
PICO BLVD — So, there’s a place in Santa Monica where you can get music, art, laughter, get smarter, express...
Read moreCrime Watch: Cops track down burglary suspects
Crime Watch is a weekly series culled from reports provided by the Santa Monica Police Department. These are arrests only....
Read moreBulger’s girlfriend pleads guilty to conspiracy
BOSTON — The longtime girlfriend of former mob boss James “Whitey” Bulger pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges she helped Bulger...
Read moreBulger may have penned memoirs
BOSTON — Mobster James “Whitey” Bulger may have written two autobiographies, according to prosecutors, who have notified his lawyers that...
Read moreFamilies: Girlfriend won’t testify against Bulger
BOSTON — The longtime girlfriend of reputed mobster James “Whitey” Bulger will plead guilty to helping Bulger evade capture, but...
Read moreOnly 3 percent of residents signed up for SMAlerts
CITYWIDE — Whether you prefer the nickname “Tech Coast” or “Silicon Beach,” Santa Monica sells itself as a place that...
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Suspect arrested in 2008 murder
PICO BLVD — Santa Monica police and other law enforcement groups arrested a suspect in the 2008 murder of Santa...
Read moreCops continue campaign to protect pedestrians
PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY — The Santa Monica Police Department announced Wednesday that it will target drivers in March who fail...
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