First responders, a biker gang and even Santa Claus turn out for Simi Valley boy’s drive-by birthday party

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But Natoli's grandma said the celebration did feel bittersweet, telling her family, “I wish I could give you guys a hug.” The University of Southern California has purchased an $8.6-million home in Santa Monica for its president, a transaction that closed just before the onset of a global pandemic that has resulted in austerity cuts ...
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With Nothing To 'Fall Back On,' Santa Monica College Food Giveaway Helps Some Students Survive

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Santa Monica College President Kathryn Jeffery helps during the college's food pantry pop-up. (Santa Monica College) The COVID-19 crisis is forcing California's colleges to get creative about solving a longstanding problem that is quickly getting worse: students not having enough money to buy food. On Thursday afternoon, Santa Monica College ...
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Anderson Cooper Bikes Through New York City, Plus Cole Sprouse, Nina Dobrev and More

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Anderson Cooper makes his way through New York City by bike on Friday.  Cole Sprouse hangs out near home on Friday in Los Angeles. Nina Dobrev gets dressed up for a quick outing in L.A. on Friday. Laura Dern takes a walk through the neighborhood in Santa Monica on Thursday.
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Hot Property: Shia LaBeouf finds new scenery in Pasadena

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Linda Sansone of Willis Allen Real Estate holds the listing. Bodybuilder turned actor Lou Ferrigno has put his longtime home in Santa Monica back up for sale at $3.499 million, down from last year’s $3.9 million. The English Revival-style house sits behind a white-picket fence in Gillette’s Regent Square — a housing tract developed in the ...
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Officials seek more victims of Puente Hills little league VP charged with sexually assaulting 3 boys

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Those wishing to remain anonymous can call L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477. The University of Southern California has purchased an $8.6-million home in Santa Monica for its president, a transaction that closed just before the onset of a global pandemic that has resulted in austerity cuts announced Friday at the private university.
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Commune Design Gives Breadblok Bakery a Permanent Home in Santa Monica

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The practice of alternative bread and pastry baking is thriving in California. Responding to the trend, Breadblok, the gluten-free bakery established by Chloé Charlier, recently opened a new brick-and-mortar outpost in Santa Monica. After gaining fans at local farmers markets by selling from her Commune-designed stand, she wanted her new ...
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Street racing suspected in violent Monrovia crash

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The University of Southern California has purchased an $8.6-million home in Santa Monica for its president, a transaction that closed just before the onset of a global pandemic that has resulted in austerity cuts announced Friday at the private university. Carol Folt, who took over as president last summer, bucked the four-decade trend of USC ...
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L.A. County coronavirus cases top 5,200 with 117 deaths after biggest one-day increase

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The University of Southern California has purchased an $8.6-million home in Santa Monica for its president, a transaction that closed just before the onset of a global pandemic that has resulted in austerity cuts announced Friday at the private university. Carol Folt, who took over as president last summer, bucked the four-decade trend of USC ...
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Santa Monica Farmers Market Still Crowded Amid Coronavirus

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SANTA MONICA, CA — Videos captured by a reporter at the Santa Monica farmers market Wednesday showed packed crowds and a lack of social distancing as residents went to buy fresh groceries amid the new coronavirus pandemic. The City of Santa Monica told Fox Los Angeles that the market would remain open during stay-at-home orders due to the ...
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Lyft gives some essential workers free access to its electric scooters

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Lyft points out that its bicycles and scooters are an alternative option that makes it possible to avoid close contact with other people. Starting today in San Diego, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, the Metro DC area, Denver, and Austin, Lyft is giving some critical workers free 30-minute rides on its scooters. This joins the free bike-share program ...
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