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Newsom Signs Overhaul of California’s Fragmented School Governance System
Bill creates appointed Education Commissioner to run state Department of Education and expands elected superintendent’s authority across K-12 and higher education. Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation overhauling California’s fragmented K-12 education governance system, creating […]
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Lanes Closed, Parking Restricted Along SR-2 in West LA, Hollywood and Echo Park Through July 18
The work is part of a $70.2 million multimodal pavement rehabilitation project designed to extend the roadway’s lifespan. Caltrans will implement overnight lane closures and around-the-clock parking restrictions next week along portions of State Route […]
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Palisades Native Wins Prestigious Portrait Prize
In a post following the 2025 Fire, he wrote that he became an artist because of “how beautiful I found the natural world around me” and described the Palisades as “a magical place”. Marc Dalessio, […]
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Dogtown Skateboards to Mark 50th Anniversary With Art Exhibit
Dogtown originated in the 1970s in the Venice and Santa Monica area, where skaters adapted surf styles into aggressive, street-oriented skateboarding. Dogtown Skateboards will mark its 50th anniversary with an art show and party at […]
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Washington Blvd. Block Party to Follow World Cup Final Viewing
Revival House Project and Mousse T. headline Sunday event on Washington Boulevard. A free block party featuring house music and live performances is planned for Washington Boulevard in Venice Beach on Sunday to coincide with […]
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Venice Shorts: Transients Spotted Having Sex in Residential Alley
A local resident was taking out the trash when the two transients spotted him and fled in different directions. By Nick Antonicello For how low can things go? As if things couldn’t get much worse […]
13 Bookstores to Participate in Inaugural LA Indie Book Crawl
Participants can earn prizes at each stop, with those completing stamps at every store eligible for a grand prize of $25 gift cards to each one. Thirteen independent bookstores across the Los Angeles region are […]
Plans for New Santa Monica Pier Restaurant Stall After Lease Talks Collapse (Video)
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Michelin Bib Gourmand-Recognized Khan Saab to Open in Downtown Santa Monica
The restaurant, at 115 Santa Monica Blvd., is the company’s third Southern California location, joining restaurants in Fullerton and Hawaiian Gardens. Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen, a Pakistani and Indian restaurant that has received a […]
LA Leaders Request $15.7B in Wildfire Relief from Congress
The officials highlighted President Trump’s stated commitment with disaster efforts, but noted the absence of specific provisions in the administration’s proposal. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and County Supervisor Kathryn Barger are pressing members of […]
California Coastal Commission
Proposed Parking Lot and Infrastructure Changes Spark Concerns for Canal Residents
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Topanga Beach Bus to Add Venice Fan Zone Stop During World Cup Events
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Santa Monica Council to Consider Tourism, Downtown Revitalization Plans at Tuesday Meeting
Council expected to vote on nearly $16.3 million in tourism and downtown management budgets, along with a new agreement to expand community events at a city parking lot. The Santa Monica City Council will consider […]
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Plans Would Remodel Adjacent Cabrillo Ave. Homes to Create Additional Housing
Venice Neighborhood council committee expected to recommend approval of two residential remodels that would add housing while preserving neighborhood character. The Venice Neighborhood Council’s Land Use and Planning Committee will consider two neighboring residential projects […]
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Temescal Gateway Park to Reopen After 1.5 Years of Fire Recovery Work
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