Justice Dept. sanctions Iranian US resident for smuggling electronics, including for Iran railways

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Bahram Mohammad Ostovari, a 66-year-old resident of Santa Monica, California, and Tehran, Iran, was arrested on Thursday for allegedly bypassing Iranian sanctions. An Iranian national with legal permanent residency in the US was arrested on a four-count federal indictment which alleged he exported electronics used in railway signaling and telecommunications systems from the US to Iran,
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More items banned from local protests but Council wants to revisit bans on bike helmets

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The Santa Monica City Council adopted an emergency ordinance Tuesday expanding the list of items prohibited at public assemblies and community events, adding leaf blowers, traffic cones, hammers and frozen water bottles to enhance public safety.
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Park proponents emerge victorious at City Council but airports future remains murky

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The Santa Monica City Council voted early Wednesday morning to direct staff to study a preferred scenario for the former airport site that would not require voter approval under Measure LC, effectively choosing to explore a park-only option without housing for the 192-acre property.
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