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Santa Monica Promotes First Female Captain In Department’s 136-Year History
Aurora Paaluhi has been with the department since 2015.

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Aurora Paaluhi has been with the department since 2015.

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Darrick Jacob has been with the department since 2004, officials say.
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An exact timeline of what Nick Reiner did in the hours before and after the slayings remains the focus of the ongoing investigation.
The boy was attempting to cross the street when he was hit by a drunken driver, police said.
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The actor revealed his new Christmastime moniker with the giveaway: "Dwanta Claus."
The city called the grant “a major milestone in the city’s commitment to advancing affordable housing and climate-friendly transportation."
Lighthouse found its form and snuffed Gorman Learning Center Wednesday 6-2 at soccer.
The city plans to implement the new rates starting Jan. 12, officials say.
The Lighthouse Christian Academy mostly freshmen basketball team can dream of better performance as the years roll on