Los Angeles, CA|Breaking News|
Tornado Touches Down In SoCal Amid Torrential Rainstorm, Officials Confirm: Report
A tornado touched down in Los Angeles on Christmas Day, National Weather Service officials confirmed Friday.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
350 Crashes, 600 Tree Emergencies: LA Storm Impact By The Numbers
First responders in Los Angeles stayed busy during the Christmas week storm.
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Across America, US|Sponsored|
5 Companies That Send People Money When They’re Asked Nicely
When you log into your bank account, how do your savings look? Probably not as good as you’d like. Ask one of these companies to help…
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Santa Monica|News|
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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Santa Monica|News|
Santa Monica Appoints First Internal Chief In Over 40 Years
Darrick Jacob has been with the department since 2004, officials say.
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Across California, CA|News|
CA's Best Schools 2025: Rankings For Elementary, Middle, High School, College
See which schools from kindergarten to college U.S. News and Niche said are the best in the Golden State.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
16-Year-Old Dies After 2-Car Crash In Long Beach: Police Investigation Continues
Police said speed and distracted driving are being investigated as factors in the crash.
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Santa Monica|News|
Nick Reiner's Time In Santa Monica Hotel Before His Arrest Under Scrutiny: Report
An exact timeline of what Nick Reiner did in the hours before and after the slayings remains the focus of the ongoing investigation.
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Santa Monica|News|
Santa Monica Awarded Nearly $50 Million For Affordable Housing, Transit
The city called the grant “a major milestone in the city’s commitment to advancing affordable housing and climate-friendly transportation."
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Santa Monica|Neighbor News|
Einstein of the pitch
Lighthouse found its form and snuffed Gorman Learning Center Wednesday 6-2 at soccer.
