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Aerial view of a partially collapsed building with debris and cones on a street; to the right is a portrait of actor Nicolas Cage, as in a news montage.

MALIBU NIGHTMARE

Giant sinkhole threatens $10M home belonging to Nicolas Cage

The actor purchased the home in 2024.

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A young woman sings into a microphone on a stage while a DJ operates turntables and mixer behind her.

NO BUZZER, NO JUDGEMENT

Downbeat 720, Santa Monica’s teen talent incubator, kicks off season 25

The twice-monthly gathering is open to middle and high school students.

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Line of firefighters in uniform standing with hands behind their backs outside a fire station; a red fire truck is visible inside the bays.

COMMUNITY REMEMBRANCE

SMFD to mark 25th anniversary of September 11 attacks

The public is encouraged to attend.

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DUI checkpoint sign with traffic cones and police officers directing cars at night on a street moment captured with flashing squad car lightsiss

FAIR WARNING

Santa Monica Police set D.U.I. checkpoint for Friday night

Heading out? You may want to consider an Uber or Waymo.

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$500K PAYCHECKS

Santa Monica employee salaries soar despite ‘fiscal distress’ declaration

Santa Monica declared itself in “fiscal distress” less than a year ago, but some...

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Giant sinkhole threatens $10M home belonging to Nicolas Cage

Downbeat 720, Santa Monica’s teen talent incubator, kicks off season 25

SMFD to mark 25th anniversary of September 11 attacks

Santa Monica Police set D.U.I. checkpoint for Friday night

Santa Monica employee salaries soar despite ‘fiscal distress’ declaration

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