The May Gray has settled into Santa Monica so be prepared for some wildly different temperatures as you move Eastward from the ocean. Sun and clouds mixed. High 64F. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph.
Today đ€ïž 64Âș/54Âș; Tomorrow đ€ïž 67Âș/56Âș
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Prosecutors say arson suspect in Los Angeles' Palisades Fire was angry 'at the world'
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AMĂMĂ Joins Pier Play at Santa Monica Pier May 30
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Free Heels Dance Workshop at SMC - May 6
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Vote Yes on Santa Monica School Funding Measure
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Can LA Mayor Karen Bass survive her mistakes and climb the political ladder?
By Dan Walters, CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. One might think that becoming mayor of the nationâs second largest city would catapult someone into the upper ranks of American politics. However those whoâve captured the mayoralty of Los Angeles sooner or
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