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Red flag warnings to take effect across SoCal as strong Santa Ana winds raise fire concerns - ABC7 Los Angeles
Oct 15, 2026 | 01:02 am
Red flag warnings to take effect across SoCal as strong Santa Ana winds raise fire concerns ABC7 Los Angeles
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Santa Monica Fire Department Joins California Emergency Alert App - MyNewsLA.com
Oct 14, 2026 | 22:31 pm
Santa Monica Fire Department Joins California Emergency Alert App MyNewsLA.com
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High winds, wildfire risk could close Santa Monica Mountains trails and parks - Los Angeles Daily News
Oct 14, 2026 | 22:31 pm
High winds, wildfire risk could close Santa Monica Mountains trails and parks Los Angeles Daily News
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Santa Monica Gets a New Direct Line for Fire and Evacuation Alerts - westsidecurrent.com
Oct 14, 2026 | 21:52 pm
Santa Monica Gets a New Direct Line for Fire and Evacuation Alerts westsidecurrent.com
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Local parks, trails to close amid red flag conditions, Santa Ana winds - Ventura County Star
Oct 14, 2026 | 21:36 pm
Local parks, trails to close amid red flag conditions, Santa Ana winds Ventura County Star
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Exclusive | Struggling Santa Monica’s sudden bakery boom – with $7 croissants and 45-minute wait times - New York Post
Oct 14, 2026 | 21:32 pm
Exclusive | Struggling Santa Monica’s sudden bakery boom – with $7 croissants and 45-minute wait times New York Post
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Santa Monica Ferris wheel to light up blue for Dodgers’ NLCS run - KTLA
Oct 14, 2026 | 21:22 pm
Santa Monica Ferris wheel to light up blue for Dodgers’ NLCS run KTLA
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Santa Monica Mountains Parks Face Possible Closures As Red Flag Warning Takes Effect - Patch
Oct 14, 2026 | 20:33 pm
Santa Monica Mountains Parks Face Possible Closures As Red Flag Warning Takes Effect Patch
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Governor Newsom directs early, proactive steps to protect California communities and strengthen local fire response ahead of dangerous Santa Ana winds and Red Flag Warnings - California State Portal | CA.gov
Oct 14, 2026 | 20:15 pm
Governor Newsom directs early, proactive steps to protect California communities and strengthen local fire response ahead of dangerous Santa Ana winds and Red Flag Warnings California State Portal | CA.gov
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Voter guide for parcel taxes in Culver City, Santa Monica, Las Virgenes Unified, San Marino Unified - LAist
Oct 14, 2026 | 20:13 pm
Voter guide for parcel taxes in Culver City, Santa Monica, Las Virgenes Unified, San Marino Unified LAist
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Santa Monica Fire Department Joins Statewide Emergency Alert App - MyNewsLA.com
Oct 14, 2026 | 19:43 pm
Santa Monica Fire Department Joins Statewide Emergency Alert App MyNewsLA.com
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Santa Monica Opens $10M Human Services Grants Cycle - Santa Monica Daily Press
Oct 14, 2026 | 19:02 pm
Santa Monica Opens $10M Human Services Grants Cycle Santa Monica Daily Press
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Lincoln MS Counselor Aimee Stauffer Builds Trust One Conversation at a Time - Santa Monica Daily Press
Oct 14, 2026 | 19:01 pm
Lincoln MS Counselor Aimee Stauffer Builds Trust One Conversation at a Time Santa Monica Daily Press
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L.A. nonprofit rented luxury Santa Monica apartment for CEO living in Hawaii - Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Oct 14, 2026 | 18:55 pm
L.A. nonprofit rented luxury Santa Monica apartment for CEO living in Hawaii Honolulu Star-Advertiser
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Forget flights to Switzerland: Santa Monica Pier is transforming into an authentic Swiss Winter Village with seaside ice skating and raclette chalets - Secret Los Angeles
Oct 14, 2026 | 18:40 pm
Forget flights to Switzerland: Santa Monica Pier is transforming into an authentic Swiss Winter Village with seaside ice skating and raclette chalets Secret Los Angeles
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Taylor Swift did more for LA hotels than the world cup, but AirBnB may be the big winner - Santa Monica Daily Press
Oct 14, 2026 | 18:32 pm
Taylor Swift did more for LA hotels than the world cup, but AirBnB may be the big winner Santa Monica Daily Press
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Preservationists act to save Mel’s Drive-In from demolition in Santa Monica - Los Angeles Daily News
Oct 14, 2026 | 17:33 pm
Preservationists act to save Mel’s Drive-In from demolition in Santa Monica Los Angeles Daily News
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Iconic Mel’s Drive-In Faces Demolition for Proposed Eight-Story Housing Project - westsidecurrent.com
Oct 14, 2026 | 17:11 pm
Iconic Mel’s Drive-In Faces Demolition for Proposed Eight-Story Housing Project westsidecurrent.com
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E Coli Bacteria Allegedly Found at Santa Monica Library, Sparking Cleaning Calls (Video) - Yo! Venice!
Oct 14, 2026 | 16:45 pm
E Coli Bacteria Allegedly Found at Santa Monica Library, Sparking Cleaning Calls (Video) Yo! Venice!
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Park Agencies Establish Coordinated Closure Protocol for Red Flag Warnings in the Santa Monica Mountains - California State Parks (.gov)
Oct 14, 2026 | 16:01 pm
Park Agencies Establish Coordinated Closure Protocol for Red Flag Warnings in the Santa Monica Mountains California State Parks (.gov)
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SMC hosts Lucha Libre for Latine Heritage Month - The Corsair
Oct 14, 2026 | 15:58 pm
SMC hosts Lucha Libre for Latine Heritage Month The Corsair
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Red flag warning issued due to Santa Ana winds and climbing temperatures - NBC Los Angeles
Oct 14, 2026 | 14:57 pm
Red flag warning issued due to Santa Ana winds and climbing temperatures NBC Los Angeles
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E Coli Bacteria Allegedly Found at Santa Monica Library, Sparking Cleaning Calls (Video) - Santa Monica Mirror
Oct 14, 2026 | 10:46 am
E Coli Bacteria Allegedly Found at Santa Monica Library, Sparking Cleaning Calls (Video) Santa Monica Mirror
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Red Flag Warning issued as Santa Ana winds bring severe wildfire threat to Santa Monica mountain areas - Santa Monica Mirror
Oct 14, 2026 | 10:02 am
Red Flag Warning issued as Santa Ana winds bring severe wildfire threat to Santa Monica mountain areas Santa Monica Mirror
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Retraction from Curious City columnist Charles Andrews - Santa Monica Mirror
Oct 14, 2026 | 07:31 am
Retraction from Curious City columnist Charles Andrews Santa Monica Mirror
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Santa Monica’s Newest Bakery Is Worth the 45-Minute Wait - Eater Los Angeles
Oct 13, 2026 | 22:55 pm
Santa Monica’s Newest Bakery Is Worth the 45-Minute Wait Eater Los Angeles
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‘It’s death by a thousand cuts.’ Tar & Roses to close in Santa Monica after almost 15 years - Los Angeles Times
Oct 13, 2026 | 22:11 pm
‘It’s death by a thousand cuts.’ Tar & Roses to close in Santa Monica after almost 15 years Los Angeles Times
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Santa Monica College offers affordable Bachelor of Science degrees - CBS News
Oct 13, 2026 | 21:08 pm
Santa Monica College offers affordable Bachelor of Science degrees CBS News
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See Santa Monica's Future Airport Park Plan - Santa Monica Daily Press
Oct 13, 2026 | 19:01 pm
See Santa Monica's Future Airport Park Plan Santa Monica Daily Press
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Santa Monica Pier marks 50 years of Dogtown with free drive-in Oct. 15 - Santa Monica Daily Press
Oct 13, 2026 | 19:01 pm
Santa Monica Pier marks 50 years of Dogtown with free drive-in Oct. 15 Santa Monica Daily Press
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Santa Monica named 'Most Business-Friendly City' finalist for second straight year - Santa Monica Daily Press
Oct 13, 2026 | 19:01 pm
Santa Monica named 'Most Business-Friendly City' finalist for second straight year Santa Monica Daily Press
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Samohi, Malibu High climb in U.S. News best high schools rankings - Santa Monica Daily Press
Oct 13, 2026 | 19:01 pm
Samohi, Malibu High climb in U.S. News best high schools rankings Santa Monica Daily Press
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Iconic Santa Monica diner that marks end of historic Route 66 is facing demolition - KTLA
Oct 13, 2026 | 18:11 pm
Iconic Santa Monica diner that marks end of historic Route 66 is facing demolition KTLA
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City Launches Aging and Disability Action Plan - Santa Monica Lookout
Oct 13, 2026 | 18:01 pm
City Launches Aging and Disability Action Plan Santa Monica Lookout
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Santa Monica planners urge city to keep existing parks in airport conversion - Santa Monica Daily Press
Oct 13, 2026 | 16:01 pm
Santa Monica planners urge city to keep existing parks in airport conversion Santa Monica Daily Press
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Burning Man Event Lights Up Venice Beach (Video) - Santa Monica Mirror
Oct 13, 2026 | 11:35 am
Burning Man Event Lights Up Venice Beach (Video) Santa Monica Mirror
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Proposed Pier lease offers brewery more city money, lower rent and weaker worker guarantees than failed deal - Santa Monica Daily Press
Oct 13, 2026 | 10:02 am
Proposed Pier lease offers brewery more city money, lower rent and weaker worker guarantees than failed deal Santa Monica Daily Press
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L.A. nonprofit rented luxury Santa Monica apartment, BMW for CEO living in Hawaii - Los Angeles Times
Oct 13, 2026 | 10:00 am
L.A. nonprofit rented luxury Santa Monica apartment, BMW for CEO living in Hawaii Los Angeles Times
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Mel’s Drive-In, Santa Monica’s landmark Route 66 diner, faces demolition. Can it be saved? - Los Angeles Times
Oct 13, 2026 | 10:00 am
Mel’s Drive-In, Santa Monica’s landmark Route 66 diner, faces demolition. Can it be saved? Los Angeles Times
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LA Opera returns to Santa Monica Pier with free seaside simulcast of Carmen - Santa Monica Mirror
Oct 13, 2026 | 07:49 am
LA Opera returns to Santa Monica Pier with free seaside simulcast of Carmen Santa Monica Mirror
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Santa Monica library facing concerns over fecal matter - FOX 11 Los Angeles
Oct 13, 2026 | 05:09 am
Santa Monica library facing concerns over fecal matter FOX 11 Los Angeles
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Santa Monica Voter Guide 2026: What's On The Ballot, Voting & More - Patch
Oct 12, 2026 | 21:31 pm
Santa Monica Voter Guide 2026: What's On The Ballot, Voting & More Patch
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The Best US City For Sunsets Isn't In Florida Or Hawaii - https://www.islands.com/
Oct 12, 2026 | 18:45 pm
The Best US City For Sunsets Isn't In Florida Or Hawaii https://www.islands.com/
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French choreographer brings LA-inspired dance workshops to Santa Monica - Santa Monica Daily Press
Oct 12, 2026 | 16:01 pm
French choreographer brings LA-inspired dance workshops to Santa Monica Santa Monica Daily Press
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Homeopathic Pharmacy Looks Back on 82 Years in Santa Monica (Video) - Santa Monica Mirror
Oct 12, 2026 | 12:52 pm
Homeopathic Pharmacy Looks Back on 82 Years in Santa Monica (Video) Santa Monica Mirror
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SMC Start Up: Campus Event Supports New, Continuing Students - Santa Monica Mirror
Oct 12, 2026 | 10:27 am
SMC Start Up: Campus Event Supports New, Continuing Students Santa Monica Mirror
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Pink Wave Rolls Down LA Coast: Skate the Coast Returns Oct. 24 - Santa Monica Daily Press
Oct 12, 2026 | 10:01 am
Pink Wave Rolls Down LA Coast: Skate the Coast Returns Oct. 24 Santa Monica Daily Press
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Eight-story housing development redesigned for former Boys & Girls Club site in Santa Monica - Santa Monica Mirror
Oct 12, 2026 | 06:58 am
Eight-story housing development redesigned for former Boys & Girls Club site in Santa Monica Santa Monica Mirror
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The Victorian, a popular Santa Monica party mansion, set to shut down - Los Angeles Times
Oct 8, 2026 | 10:00 am
The Victorian, a popular Santa Monica party mansion, set to shut down Los Angeles Times
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Santa Monica man who was charged with kidnapping UCLA student, raping another woman is found dead - Los Angeles Times
Oct 6, 2026 | 07:00 am
Santa Monica man who was charged with kidnapping UCLA student, raping another woman is found dead Los Angeles Times
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