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Report: Rape kits go untested
DOWNTOWN — More than 12,000 rape kits — the physical evidence collected after a sexual assault — have yet to...
Read moreCourt says man can sue Long Beach
PASADENA — A Santa Monica man who was wrongfully convicted of rape 21 years ago can sue the city of...
Read moreBig Blue Bus hit with hefty fine
CITY HALL — Santa Monica might be one of the most environmentally-conscious cities in the country, but the community’s own...
Read moreCity Hall a parking pooper?
SM BEACH — There’s a misunderstanding between City Hall, the Surfrider Foundation and Heal the Bay as to what benefits...
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City Hall explores pairing property owners with gardeners
MAIN STREET — For several hours every week, life for Helene Zuckerman is confined to a 400-square-foot retreat. It is...
Read moreMencia cancellation leads to policy changes
JAMS — There were plenty of emotions and clashes of opinion, all expected in a heated conversation about free speech...
Read moreGas stations bad neighbors
Dear EarthTalk: I am looking at possibly buying a house that is very close to a gasoline station. Is it...
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Cozi Couch closes doors
DOWNTOWN — Dusk had fallen when Jaime Seoane, an employee of Cozi Couch Washable Luxury, finally arrived at the store...
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Making progress on the homeless front
DOWNTOWN — In a city that long ago developed a reputation of generosity toward the homeless population, given the moniker...
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