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Two L.A.-area men found guilty of federal charges for collecting ransom proceeds for cross-border kidnapping conspiracy

A federal jury today found two Los Angeles-area men guilty of collecting ransom payments for a criminal conspiracy in which multiple victims were kidnapped near the United States-Mexico border. Edgar

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/ 18 Nov 2021

Two L.A.-area men found guilty of federal charges for collecting ransom proceeds for cross-border kidnapping conspiracy

Three Florida residents sentenced to federal prison for fraudulently obtaining unemployment benefits from California

Three women from South Florida have been sentenced to federal prison for participating in a scheme that defrauded the California Employment Development Department (EDD) by filing fraudulent claims for unemployment

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/ 17 Nov 2021

Three Florida residents sentenced to federal prison for fraudulently obtaining unemployment benefits from California

Study of Unhoused Veterans in L.A. Suggests Services Need To Be Tailored to Meet Population Needs and Preferences

A year-long study of a group of military veterans experiencing homeless in Los Angeles found that few were able to obtain permanent housing over the course of the period, even

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/ 12 Nov 2021

Study of Unhoused Veterans in L.A. Suggests Services Need To Be Tailored to Meet Population Needs and Preferences

Santa Monica Conservancy Announces Santa Monica WALL to WALL

The Santa Monica Conservancy is pleased to announce Santa Monica WALL to WALL, which will air live this Sunday, November 14 from 5 - 6:15 p.m. Santa Monica

By Guest Author

/ 12 Nov 2021

Santa Monica Conservancy Announces Santa Monica WALL to WALL

Southern California drought emergency declared

The giant Metropolitan Water District of Southern California has declared a regional drought emergency due to record dry conditions. Directors made the declaration Tuesday in a resolution that calls for

By Guest Author

/ 11 Nov 2021

Southern California drought emergency declared

High-Flying American Flag On Ferris Wheel In Special Salute To Veterans Will Also Include Five Armed Services’ Seals

Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier will highlight Veterans Day with a Pacific Wheel Ferris wheel lighting program of patriotic red, white and blue colors and patterns including 130-feet

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/ 11 Nov 2021

High-Flying American Flag On Ferris Wheel In Special Salute To Veterans Will Also Include Five Armed Services’ Seals

Live Performance of “Mindful Gratitude: Beyond…” Nov.19

The Santa Monica College Music Department will present the SMC Concert Chorale and SMC Chamber Choir in a live performance of “Mindful Gratitude: Beyond....” The concert will be held at

By Guest Author

/ 9 Nov 2021

Live Performance of “Mindful Gratitude: Beyond…” Nov.19

Career Fair: Learn About Working for the State of California

The California Department of Transportation, District 7 (Los Angeles, Ventura counties) is holding a career fair on Wednesday, November 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown

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/ 8 Nov 2021

Career Fair: Learn About Working for the State of California

Homeless Gunman In Venice Arrested On Attempted Murder Charges After 8 Hour Standoff

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) says a gunman who held a standoff in Venice for more than eight hours is now in custody. Police say the suspect, a homeless

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/ 8 Nov 2021

Homeless Gunman In Venice Arrested On Attempted Murder Charges After 8 Hour Standoff

Arson Arrest

On November 2, 2021, at about 9:21 PM, Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) Officers responded to a report of an abandoned dishwasher on fire on the alley side of

By Guest Author

/ 8 Nov 2021

Fire guts building at Los Angeles Koreatown strip mall

More than 100 firefighters battled a fire that collapsed the roof of a shopping center in Koreatown Thursday night, but no injuries were reported, authorities said. The blaze erupted in

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/ 8 Nov 2021

Fire guts building at Los Angeles Koreatown strip mall

USPS Operation Santa Is Now Accepting Letters for 2021 Program

Starting this week, the Postal Service is accepting letters for the 109-year-old USPS Operation Santa program. Letters must be postmarked by Dec. 10, and will be uploaded to USPSOperationSanta.com

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/ 8 Nov 2021

USPS Operation Santa Is Now Accepting Letters for 2021 Program