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Santa Monica History Museum Opens Route 66 Centennial Exhibit - Hoodline
Oct 24, 2026 | 00:28 am
Santa Monica History Museum Opens Route 66 Centennial Exhibit Hoodline
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Kimberly Martinez Killed on Santa Monica Freeway in Mid-City - Hoodline
Oct 24, 2026 | 00:13 am
Kimberly Martinez Killed on Santa Monica Freeway in Mid-City Hoodline
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Historic Santa Monica Pier Sign Removed for Restoration - MyNewsLA.com
Oct 23, 2026 | 21:42 pm
Historic Santa Monica Pier Sign Removed for Restoration MyNewsLA.com
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Iconic Santa Monica landmark dismantled as major pier makeover gets under way - New York Post
Oct 23, 2026 | 21:16 pm
Iconic Santa Monica landmark dismantled as major pier makeover gets under way New York Post
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Should Santa Monica Vote Yes on Measure ES? - Santa Monica Daily Press
Oct 23, 2026 | 19:00 pm
Should Santa Monica Vote Yes on Measure ES? Santa Monica Daily Press
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Route 66 Centennial Exhibition Opens in Santa Monica - Santa Monica Daily Press
Oct 23, 2026 | 19:00 pm
Route 66 Centennial Exhibition Opens in Santa Monica Santa Monica Daily Press
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Why Santa Monica-Malibu PTAs Support Measure ES - Santa Monica Daily Press
Oct 23, 2026 | 19:00 pm
Why Santa Monica-Malibu PTAs Support Measure ES Santa Monica Daily Press
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Santa Monica 2026 Election Cheatsheet Part 1: Ballot Measures Explained - Santa Monica Daily Press
Oct 23, 2026 | 16:01 pm
Santa Monica 2026 Election Cheatsheet Part 1: Ballot Measures Explained Santa Monica Daily Press
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People camp out for launch of Apple's foldable iPhone duo - FOX 11 Los Angeles
Oct 23, 2026 | 15:04 pm
People camp out for launch of Apple's foldable iPhone duo FOX 11 Los Angeles
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CA city to shut down airport, transform it into utopian park - Planetizen
Oct 23, 2026 | 15:00 pm
CA city to shut down airport, transform it into utopian park Planetizen
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Iconic Santa Monica Pier sign to come down after unexpected delay - KTLA
Oct 23, 2026 | 14:59 pm
Iconic Santa Monica Pier sign to come down after unexpected delay KTLA
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Last-minute delay hits dramatic removal of iconic Santa Monica Pier sign - The Independent
Oct 23, 2026 | 14:47 pm
Last-minute delay hits dramatic removal of iconic Santa Monica Pier sign The Independent
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What Outfits Are Trending This Fall? We Asked a Santa Monica Boutique (Video) - The Pride LA
Oct 23, 2026 | 11:11 am
What Outfits Are Trending This Fall? We Asked a Santa Monica Boutique (Video) The Pride LA
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What Outfits Are Trending This Fall? We Asked a Santa Monica Boutique (Video) - Santa Monica Mirror
Oct 23, 2026 | 10:39 am
What Outfits Are Trending This Fall? We Asked a Santa Monica Boutique (Video) Santa Monica Mirror
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Santa Monica police confiscate 12 knives and drugs during 11th Street sidewalk arrest - Santa Monica Mirror
Oct 23, 2026 | 10:03 am
Santa Monica police confiscate 12 knives and drugs during 11th Street sidewalk arrest Santa Monica Mirror
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Santa Monica founder turns heart scare into nationally sold coffee alternative - Santa Monica Daily Press
Oct 23, 2026 | 10:00 am
Santa Monica founder turns heart scare into nationally sold coffee alternative Santa Monica Daily Press
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Seven Orcas Island artists featured in Santa Monica exhibition - Islands' Sounder
Oct 23, 2026 | 08:31 am
Seven Orcas Island artists featured in Santa Monica exhibition Islands' Sounder
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Med Examiner IDs Pedestrian Killed in Santa Monica Freeway Collision - MyNewsLA.com
Oct 23, 2026 | 06:58 am
Med Examiner IDs Pedestrian Killed in Santa Monica Freeway Collision MyNewsLA.com
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Santa Monica Pier Sign’s Removal Delayed - MyNewsLA.com
Oct 22, 2026 | 22:31 pm
Santa Monica Pier Sign’s Removal Delayed MyNewsLA.com
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SMC Wind Ensemble to perform ‘Fall Concert’ Oct. 25 - Santa Monica Daily Press
Oct 22, 2026 | 21:52 pm
SMC Wind Ensemble to perform ‘Fall Concert’ Oct. 25 Santa Monica Daily Press
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SMC Jazz Ensemble to perform jazz favorites Oct. 26 - Santa Monica Daily Press
Oct 22, 2026 | 21:52 pm
SMC Jazz Ensemble to perform jazz favorites Oct. 26 Santa Monica Daily Press
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A preview of L.A. Times Food Bowl in Santa Monica - CBS News
Oct 22, 2026 | 19:16 pm
A preview of L.A. Times Food Bowl in Santa Monica CBS News
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Hotels We Love: Regent Santa Monica - Oprah Daily
Oct 22, 2026 | 17:42 pm
Hotels We Love: Regent Santa Monica Oprah Daily
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Santa Monica Teen Entrepreneur Builds Websites at 'Kid Prices' - Santa Monica Daily Press
Oct 22, 2026 | 16:04 pm
Santa Monica Teen Entrepreneur Builds Websites at 'Kid Prices' Santa Monica Daily Press
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Butcher knives, meth recovered from transient blocking Santa Monica sidewalk - KTLA
Oct 22, 2026 | 15:21 pm
Butcher knives, meth recovered from transient blocking Santa Monica sidewalk KTLA
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Santa Monica’s iconic pier sign coming down after 85 years — and it’s heading to Las Vegas - The Independent
Oct 22, 2026 | 14:29 pm
Santa Monica’s iconic pier sign coming down after 85 years — and it’s heading to Las Vegas The Independent
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Cranes dismantle historic Santa Monica Pier sign as landmark prepares to head to Las Vegas - The Independent
Oct 22, 2026 | 14:22 pm
Cranes dismantle historic Santa Monica Pier sign as landmark prepares to head to Las Vegas The Independent
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Downtown Santa Monica Eyes Next Chapter With Data-Driven Strategy - Santa Monica Daily Press
Oct 22, 2026 | 10:02 am
Downtown Santa Monica Eyes Next Chapter With Data-Driven Strategy Santa Monica Daily Press
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‘It's not goodbye forever.' Iconic Santa Monica Pier sign removed - NBC Los Angeles
Oct 22, 2026 | 00:46 am
‘It's not goodbye forever.' Iconic Santa Monica Pier sign removed NBC Los Angeles
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After 85 Years, Santa Monica’s Iconic Pier Sign Is Being Taken Down — Here’s Why It’s Heading to Las Vegas - People.com
Oct 21, 2026 | 21:16 pm
After 85 Years, Santa Monica’s Iconic Pier Sign Is Being Taken Down — Here’s Why It’s Heading to Las Vegas People.com
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Santa Monica’s Bar Fortuna Opens This Week With Gorgeous Pastas and Negronis Galore - Eater Los Angeles
Oct 21, 2026 | 21:15 pm
Santa Monica’s Bar Fortuna Opens This Week With Gorgeous Pastas and Negronis Galore Eater Los Angeles
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Stiletto Brings Live-Fire Cooking and Comté Gougeres to Santa Monica - Eater Los Angeles
Oct 21, 2026 | 19:35 pm
Stiletto Brings Live-Fire Cooking and Comté Gougeres to Santa Monica Eater Los Angeles
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Santa Monica College to host West L.A. College in homecoming football game Oct. 24 - Santa Monica Daily Press
Oct 21, 2026 | 19:02 pm
Santa Monica College to host West L.A. College in homecoming football game Oct. 24 Santa Monica Daily Press
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Santa Monica releases draft plan for airport park conversion - Urbanize LA
Oct 21, 2026 | 13:15 pm
Santa Monica releases draft plan for airport park conversion Urbanize LA
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FBI agent who arrested ‘Whitey’ Bulger in Santa Monica defends ‘Zip’ Connolly - Boston Herald
Oct 21, 2026 | 09:30 am
FBI agent who arrested ‘Whitey’ Bulger in Santa Monica defends ‘Zip’ Connolly Boston Herald
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Santa Monica Lions Club: 190 lbs Food Drive & Leadership Event - Santa Monica Daily Press
Oct 20, 2026 | 19:01 pm
Santa Monica Lions Club: 190 lbs Food Drive & Leadership Event Santa Monica Daily Press
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Here’s why the Santa Monica Pier sign is being taken to Las Vegas – and when it will come back - KTLA
Oct 20, 2026 | 14:50 pm
Here’s why the Santa Monica Pier sign is being taken to Las Vegas – and when it will come back KTLA
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Santa Monica Pier sign to be removed for restoration in Las Vegas - NBC4 Los Angeles
Oct 20, 2026 | 14:29 pm
Santa Monica Pier sign to be removed for restoration in Las Vegas NBC4 Los Angeles
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Elizabeth Lewis Obituary (1972 - 2026) - Santa Monica, CA - Buffalo News - Legacy | Obituary
Oct 20, 2026 | 13:27 pm
Elizabeth Lewis Obituary (1972 - 2026) - Santa Monica, CA - Buffalo News Legacy | Obituary
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Santa Monica Approves High-Tech Parking Enforcement Cameras - Santa Monica Daily Press
Oct 20, 2026 | 10:01 am
Santa Monica Approves High-Tech Parking Enforcement Cameras Santa Monica Daily Press
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Santa Monica Pier sign coming down Tuesday for restoration during bridge rebuild - Santa Monica Daily Press
Oct 20, 2026 | 10:01 am
Santa Monica Pier sign coming down Tuesday for restoration during bridge rebuild Santa Monica Daily Press
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Big Blue Bus Offers Free on General Election Day - santamonica.gov
Oct 19, 2026 | 22:27 pm
Big Blue Bus Offers Free on General Election Day santamonica.gov
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Marney’s Builds Learning Center in Santa Monica for Palisadian Students - Palisadian-Post
Oct 19, 2026 | 14:20 pm
Marney’s Builds Learning Center in Santa Monica for Palisadian Students Palisadian-Post
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Santa Monica Moves Forward with Zoox Robotaxi Parking Agreement - Santa Monica Daily Press
Oct 19, 2026 | 10:01 am
Santa Monica Moves Forward with Zoox Robotaxi Parking Agreement Santa Monica Daily Press
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A Swiss holiday village is coming to Santa Monica Pier next month, with raclette chalets, ice skating and more - Time Out Worldwide
Oct 19, 2026 | 01:00 am
A Swiss holiday village is coming to Santa Monica Pier next month, with raclette chalets, ice skating and more Time Out Worldwide
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Santa Monica’s Third Suspected Murder-Suicide Adds to String of Westside Cases - westsidecurrent.com
Oct 18, 2026 | 22:24 pm
Santa Monica’s Third Suspected Murder-Suicide Adds to String of Westside Cases westsidecurrent.com
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Santa Monica’s Main Street Is Having Its Biggest Restaurant Moment In Decades - Forbes
Oct 16, 2026 | 20:09 pm
Santa Monica’s Main Street Is Having Its Biggest Restaurant Moment In Decades Forbes
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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 | 07:00 am
Park Agencies Establish Coordinated Closure Protocol for Red Flag Warnings in the Santa Monica Mountains California State Parks (.gov)
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Santa Monica’s Newest Bakery Is Worth the 45-Minute Wait - Eater Los Angeles
Oct 13, 2026 | 07:00 am
Santa Monica’s Newest Bakery Is Worth the 45-Minute Wait Eater Los Angeles
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Iconic Santa Monica venue closing for good - KTLA
Oct 6, 2026 | 07:00 am
Iconic Santa Monica venue closing for good KTLA
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