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Church in Ocean Park responds to vandalism with renewed sense of community
The Church in Ocean Park was vandalized on Friday with homophobic graffiti scrawled across its walls and doorway..READ
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LA County Sues Roblox Over Child Safety Failures
Los Angeles County filed the first California government lawsuit against Roblox for child endangerment, alleging the gaming platform failed to protect kids from predators and explicit content.
Maaz Alin
Where death chamber once stood, Newsom shows off prison remodel emphasizing rehabilitation
By Cayla Mihalovich, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday showed off one of his marquee criminal justice reform efforts inside what was formerly called San Quentin State Prison, a $239 million transformation that’s meant to help the
Cal Matters
Karen Bass frontrunner for Hypocrite of the Year
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces criticism for traveling to Ghana during the 2025 Palisades Fire that killed 12 people and destroyed over 6,800 structures in Malibu and LA.
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Social media companies face legal reckoning over mental health harms to children
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer For years, social media companies have disputed allegations that they harm children’s mental health through the way they design their platforms, deliberately addicting kids and failing to protect them from sexual predators and dangerous content. Now, these tech giants are getting a chance to
Associated Press
In Case You Missed It
Santa Monica Senator Slams EPA Climate Rule Repeal
Santa Monica State Senator Ben Allen criticized EPA’s repeal of greenhouse gas regulations, vowing California will continue climate protections.
Maaz Alin
Concrete panels clog Santa Monica Channel after the storm
Los Angeles Councilwoman Tracy Park took to Instagram this week to update residents on a strange sight just north of Santa Monica where concrete slabs had fallen into the storm drain. She said crews would work to clear the area when it was safe to do so. View this post
Matthew Hall
Fire Recovery Expo Feb. 22 in Pacific Palisades
Malibu Pacific Palisades Chamber hosts recovery expo Feb. 22, 11am-3pm at Alma Real & La Cruz Drive with contractors, architects, panel talks for fire victims.
Maaz Alin
Events
Santa Monica Airport Antique Market
Santa Monica Airport
Sun. Feb 22 8:00AM
2800-3200 Airport Ave, Santa Monica
Venice Electric Light Parade - Sundays at Sunset
Windward Plaza
Sun. Feb 22 12:00AM
1501 Ocean Front Walk, Venice
101 Broadway
Mon. Feb 23 12:00AM
CA 90401 Contact Info (424) 330-0166 info@venicewhaler.com Does not apply on holidays, Santa Monica