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County Disburses Initial $2.7M in Wildfire Relief Funds to Small Businesses and Workers

March 18, 2025

March 18, 2025

The funds aim to help businesses stay afloat and assist workers who lost their jobs or income due to fire-related...

Traci Park Calls for Ocean Water Quality Report Following Wildfire Debris Concerns

March 18, 2025

March 18, 2025

Recent ocean water testing has detected increased concentrations of metals, bacteria, and organic compounds In response to elevated contamination levels...

Santa Monica Expands Behavioral Health Services to Address Growing Crisis

March 17, 2025

March 17, 2025

The council’s actions stem from a 2022 directive to develop a behavioral health strategy, prompted by increasing demands for mental...

Sam Laganà Sworn in as ‘Honorary Pacific Palisades Sheriff’

March 17, 2025

March 17, 2025

Laganà, a former associate vice chancellor at Pepperdine University and past president of Notre Dame High School, has been involved...

Three Charged in FEMA Fraud Scheme Following California Wildfires

March 12, 2025

March 12, 2025

Fraud related to disaster benefits carries a maximum sentence of 30 years in federal prison Three individuals, including two from...

Residents Urged to Secure Homes and Avoid Flood Zones Ahead of Major Storm

March 12, 2025

March 12, 2025

County officials are advising residents to take immediate steps to protect their homes and families Los Angeles County officials are...

Santa Monica College Among Schools Warned by Department of Education Over Antisemitism Claims

March 12, 2025

March 12, 2025

The letter, issued Monday, cautioned that the schools must uphold their obligations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act...

Cat Rescued From Palisades Fire Gets Outpouring of Support for Medical Recovery

March 11, 2025

March 11, 2025

The cat was found two months after the fire, emaciated and suffering from burns A cat that survived for weeks...

Palisades Community Council Might Oppose State Bill Expediting Housing Approvals

March 11, 2025

March 11, 2025

The council will also review concerns over zoning enforcement during the rebuilding process The Pacific Palisades Community Council (PPCC) will...

Santa Monica City Council to Discuss Homelessness Strategic Plan and New Police SMART Center

March 11, 2025

March 11, 2025

Public input will be accepted on various agenda items, with discussions scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. The Santa Monica...