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Whale heads north after lingering off Los Angeles
MARINA DEL REY — A stray gray whale has headed north after spending weeks lingering in the waters here. Marine...
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One man’s trash is another man’s treasure and another’s life
SAMOHI — When most seniors were leaving Grad Nite after a full night of fun, incoming seniors Megan Kilroy, Celina...
Read moreHeated debate
Dear EarthTalk: Don’t some scientists point to sunspots and solar wind as having more impact on climate change than human...
Read moreHere comes the rush
SMC — Teachers on the first day of summer school classes today may find far more students in their rooms...
Read moreSwimming, sunbathing and smog-catching
CITYWIDE — Starting today, Santa Monica kids can trash can relay, putt for points and bottle bowl their way to...
Read moreMissing Venice man turns up at VA
WEST L.A. — For eight long days, Santa Monican John McInally Jr. and his family combed area streets looking for...
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Couple sets out to complete epic bike ride down coast
DOWNTOWN — It took Marcus Eriksen and Anna Cummins more than two months and roughly 1,800 miles to ride from...
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Lakers inspire local to cut off locks for charity
SAMOHI — Far away from the Los Angeles Coliseum and the confetti, there was a dimly lit classroom in Santa...
Read moreWandering whale still hanging out
MARINA DEL REY — Boaters and beach goers are being asked to keep their distance from a California gray whale...
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Hoping for a blast from the past
PICO BLVD — Santa Monica College’s commencement ceremony this week spawned a new crop of alumni and administrators are hoping...
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