Santa Monica|News|
These 20 Santa Monica Businesses Are Getting $5,000 From The City
Just 20 of 129 applicants were selected for grants aimed at helping Santa Monica businesses cover expenses and strengthen operations.
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Redondo Beach, CA|News|
Major Nighttime Race To Close Roads Across 3 South Bay Cities Saturday
Thousands are expected for Saturday's Nike After Dark half marathon, with road closures and parking restrictions affecting three cities.
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Palos Verdes, CA|News|
2 Palos Verdes Elementary Schools Rank Among California's Best: New Ranking
One Peninsula school cracked the state's top 25, while another ranked 33rd in the newly released U.S. News rankings.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
Hazing Investigation Ends Long Beach Water Polo Powerhouse's Playoff Dreams
Wilson High School's boys' water polo team will miss the CIF playoffs despite winning its 19th consecutive league championship.
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Redondo Beach, CA|News|
Hawthorne Blocks New Data Centers Through 2027 As Officials Weigh Permanent Restrictions
City leaders are examining concerns about electricity, water consumption and neighborhood impacts as the demand for AI infrastructure grows.
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Manhattan Beach, CA|News|
Manhattan Beach Eyes Taller Buildings At 2 Prime Downtown Sites
Proposed zoning changes could allow taller buildings at two city-owned sites, with new rules for rooftop structures and parking.
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Santa Monica|News|
150 Amazon Robotaxis Could Soon Be Moving Into A Santa Monica Parking Garage
The city could earn $500,000 a year under a proposed deal to store autonomous vehicles beneath the Main Library and at other parking sites.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
Long Beach's $25.7M BikeShare Overhaul Comes With A Controversial Change
Thousands of electric bikes are planned after a divided City Council awarded the contract to a new operator despite local opposition.
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Redondo Beach, CA|News|
Redondo Beach Art Project Advances Despite Cost, Traffic Safety Concerns
Redondo Beach's public art project moves forward despite concerns over spending priorities and traffic safety.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
2 Arrested After Deadly Long Beach Stabbing, Suspects' Vehicle Found In 10 Minutes
Police say a verbal dispute turned deadly in downtown Long Beach. Two suspects were taken into custody shortly afterward.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
Long Beach School Board Votes 4-1 To Close 2 Elementary Schools: Report
Edison and Gompers will close in 2027 despite opposition from families, as the district confronts falling enrollment and a budget deficit.
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Palos Verdes, CA|News|
South Bay Congresswoman Calls For Release Of Americans Detained In West Bank
Rep. Nanette Barragán condemned the detentions during an olive harvest, as Israeli authorities later released most volunteers.
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Palos Verdes, CA|News|
Suspect Accused Of Plotting Rolling Hills Estates Attorney's Killing Pleads Not Guilty
Richard Wall Sr., 73, remains jailed without bail in a case involving two killings allegedly linked to legal disputes.
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Santa Monica|News|
Santa Monica Police To Collect Unwanted Prescription Drugs Saturday
Residents can safely dispose of expired or unwanted medications at a free, anonymous collection event on Oct. 24.
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Palos Verdes, CA|News|
Rancho Palos Verdes Gets $1.9M To Reduce Landslide Pumping Costs
The federal grant will help replace generators costing the city about $53,000 a month to operate landslide dewatering wells.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
Long Beach School Board To Vote On Closing 2 Elementary Schools Wednesday
Nearly 800 students attend Edison and Gompers, which could close in 2027 as the district confronts declining enrollment.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
Video Appears To Show ICE SUV Swerve Into Cyclist In Long Beach
New footage shows an ICE SUV swerving toward a U.S. citizen on an e-bike before a violent detention that left him hospitalized.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
New Storm Threatens Flooding Along Southern California's Battered Coast
Heavy rain, thunderstorms and dangerous surf are expected through Thursday, with Long Beach facing renewed erosion concerns.
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Redondo Beach, CA|News|
Driver Towing White Trailer Sought After Fatal San Pedro Hit-And-Run: Report
A pedestrian was killed early Wednesday near the 110 Freeway, Police say the driver fled southbound on Gaffey Street.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
Long Beach Weighs $6.5M Technology Contract Increase Amid Project Delays
Delays to a major modernization project have left the city facing higher costs to maintain critical computer systems.
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