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Friends identify Web site GM as crash victim
SM AIRPORT — The head of a popular aviation Web site was one of two victims who perished in a...
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Crime Watch is a weekly series culled from reports provided by the Santa Monica Police Department. These are arrests only....
Read moreHeavy hitters coming to Santa Monica’s Broad Stage
11th STREET — Musical icons Dave Grusin and Lee Ritenour debut their latest classical crossover venture “Amparo” at the Broad...
Read moreHuge turnout for homeless count
CITYWIDE — For more than 200 volunteers, a long night had just began. Just before 10 p.m. on Tuesday, the...
Read moreTwo die in crash at SM airport
SM AIRPORT — A small plane carrying a pair of passengers crashed upon takeoff here Wednesday, killing both onboard. City...
Read moreCouncil declares seat vacant
CITY HALL — The search for the seventh member of the City Council has officially begun. Nearly three weeks after...
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A day in the life: Patrick Nulty, Santa Monica firefighter
Editor’s note: Have you ever wondered what it would be like to walk in another person’s shoes? The Daily Press...
Read moreApartment smoking ban now official
CITY HALL — Lighting up cigarettes in common areas of multi-unit residences is now prohibited. The council adopted on second...
Read moreFiery crash causes frustrating commute
INTERSTATE 10 — Drivers trying to make their way east out of Santa Monica on Wednesday were faced with a...
Read moreCirque returns to American roots
CITY HALL — After a nine-year absence, the surreal sights and sounds of Cirque du Soleil will return to the...
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