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Lions Roar: Holidays at the Lions Club
As the holidays are fast approaching, the Santa Monica Pacific Palisades Lion Club (SMPPL) celebrated an early Thanksgiving thanks to...
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October Sunrise
You could hear a pin drop at Yankee Stadium. On October 30, 2024 the Los Angeles Dodgers had just clinched...
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California will likely feel the consequences of Trump’s victory
Elections have consequences, as California is likely to learn when Donald Trump once again moves into the White House. The...
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In deep blue California, voters don’t always march to Democratic drums
In the parlance of politics, "ticket-splitting" refers to someone who votes for candidates of both major parties. It bedevils political...
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TAKE STING OUT OF ELECTION BLUES
The best in local concerts, including the return of the legendary Sting to Los Angeles.
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Bleak downtowns, retail theft caused Californians to clamp down on crime
From their phones and their television screens and sometimes out their windows, Californians saw their state change quickly in the...
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Oscar should know better
Having just read the latest opinion letter by Oscar de la Torre, I am not surprised. Like the parable of...
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Oscar de la Torre accuses opponents of spreading falsehood and hate
“You are a f*ing Spic, call me a racist; I am a proud Jew whose family all perished in the...
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Letter: Outstanding community servants
Dear Editor, We are writing to express our support for four outstanding community servants who are running for seats on...
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Letter: Why vote ‘yes’ on Measure QS
Why vote 'yes' on Measure QSDespite living in a famously progressive region, Santa Monicans are not immune from the same...
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