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California officials warn against price gouging as rents soar in fire-stricken Los Angeles
Southern California's expensive housing market is going to get a lot more competitive after deadly firestorms torched more than 12,000...
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SMC film, journalism students boosted by Golden Globe grant
The best of 2024 in film will be competing over the next several months in a bevy of awards shows,...
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Gov. Newsom signs new orders to protect against flood damage in fire zones
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Monday to expedite flood control measures as residents begin returning to areas evacuated...
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Trump wants to deport immigrants accused of crimes. California sheriffs could make that easy
California sheriffs once again find themselves navigating a difficult political calculus on immigration as President Donald Trump begins his second...
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Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order draws immediate challenge from CA officials
California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging President Donald Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright...
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LA Animal Services Coordinates Relief Efforts for Pets Affected by Pacific Palisades Fire
LA Animal Services is working tirelessly to assist pets and their families impacted by the Pacific Palisades wildfire. With the...
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Transitional Kindergarten (TK) / Kindergarten Roundup Planned for January 23 for Santa Monica Schools
Citywide Transitional Kindergarten (TK) / Kindergarten Roundup Planned for January 23 for Santa Monica Schools TK and Kindergarten Roundup will...
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Winds picking up in Southern California and at least 2 new fires break out
Winds picked up on Tuesday in Southern California and at least a couple of new wildfires broke out as firefighters...
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Travel advisor pivots into finding home for evacuees, herself
Antoinette Delio usually sends her clients to faraway places, but her latest plan was to keep herself and clients safe...
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Private firefighters are increasingly popular with insurers. But do they pose a risk?
Robert MacKenzie is an assistant fire chief — but not the kind who works for your local fire department. As...
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