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Crowd of graduates in blue gowns toss their caps in the air at an outdoor commencement, with a decorated stage and palm trees in the background.

CLASS OF 2026

Samohi graduation recognizes students displaced by Palisades fires

More the 600 students received diplomas.

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Close-up of a colorful FIFA World Cup soccer ball on a wooden table with a beach party, confetti in the air and palm trees in the background at sunset

LET THE GAMES BEGIN

Downtown Santa Monica gets World Cup pop-up shop, watch party

The first World Cup games are Thursday, June 11.

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Police SUV with flashing red and blue lights driving on a street; Santa Monica Police markings on the side (POLICE).

SAFETY FIRST

New police substation opens in downtown Santa Monica

It will be open daily from noon - 11:00 p.m.

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Ariel view above an intersection shows streets closed as local authorities search for a mountain lion in Santa Monica.

NEIGHBORHOOD ALERT

Santa Monica Police discover mountain lion near Montana Avenue

Santa Monica Police advised residents near 14th Street and Montana Avenue to remain indoors...

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Riders in a red roller-coaster car pass in front of a huge white Ferris wheel at Pacific Park on a sunny day.

PARTY TIME!

Pacific Park turns 30 with colorful celebration

Pacific Park officially opened to the public on May 26, 1996

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Samohi graduation recognizes students displaced by Palisades fires

Downtown Santa Monica gets World Cup pop-up shop, watch party

New police substation opens in downtown Santa Monica

Santa Monica Police discover mountain lion near Montana Avenue

Pacific Park turns 30 with colorful celebration

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