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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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Council to debate turning two more Downtown parking lots into housing
After demolishing Parking Structure 3 to make way for affordable housing in 2022, Council will debate the conversion of two...
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Trump administration takes aim at $4B in funding for California high-speed rail
The Trump administration is once again targeting California's controversial high-speed rail project, with federal transportation officials on Thursday announcing an...
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State Sen. Ben Allen introduces new legislation on producer responsibility and clean water
State Sen. Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica) has introduced two recent environmental bills addressing household hazardous waste management and clean water...
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PCH access now includes school buses, businesses and residents from Palisades Fire burn area
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), in coordination with local partners, expanded access of State Route 1/Pacific Coast Highway (PCH)...
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Pepperdine University sues Netflix, Warner Bros over “Running Point” trademark dispute
Pepperdine University filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against Netflix and Warner Bros. Entertainment, alleging the companies infringed on the university's...
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Funding for small businesses — a big source of jobs — at risk under Trump
California’s small businesses — employers to more than half the state’s workforce — are staring down what some owners, experts...
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Big homeowner rate hike from State Farm shot down by California regulator
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara recently rejected State Farm’s request for “emergency” rate increases, setting up what could be a...
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Library showcases breadth of services during celebratory month
Santa Monica’s centers for information used this month to not only celebrate, but educate on its breadth of services. February...
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JAMS turns the page with learning hub modernization
Learning has turned to the next chapter at John Adams Middle School, as the campus advanced its student hub this...
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