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Local rotary groups pivot to fire relief fundraising
The latest club in the local rotary scene has established itself this past month as a key contributor to wildfire...
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After fire delay, April date set for Malibu unification petition vote
The unification process between Malibu and Santa Monica schools has been delayed time and again, but this time, the delay...
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Flu season in the US is the most intense it’s been in at least 15 years
The U.S. winter virus season is in full force, and by one measure is the most intense in 15 years....
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Rain Advisory extended through Monday
Due to current rainfall, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health advises beach users to avoid all water contact,...
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Waymo introduces transit credit program for trips to Big Blue Bus stops
In the cutthroat rideshare industry, it’s not typical to promote other modes of transportation, but Waymo has proven to be...
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Samohi students take fury to City Hall for fiery Trump protest
The sharp backlash to the early weeks of the second Donald Trump administration has been felt in Los Angeles, but...
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As California’s fire season grows, state senators push for more year-round firefighters
Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire proposed Tuesday that state firefighters work year-round in place of the seasonal workforce the...
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EBT fraud crackdown nets local arrest while targeting foreign nationals
Los Angeles County prosecutors have charged a 27-year-old man with stealing thousands of dollars in public assistance benefits, part of...
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New rules in place to remove disruptive riders from the Big Blue Bus
The Santa Monica City Council approved new measures last week allowing the Big Blue Bus transit agency to ban disruptive...
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Should ‘aiding’ or ‘abetting’ a homeless camp be illegal?
As communities up and down California ban homeless encampments, one Bay Area city is trying to go a step further....
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