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Los Angeles City Councilmember Mike Bonin (right) and Mayor Eric Garcetti (left). Photo: Facebook.
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Local Stakeholders React to Bonin’s Decision Not to Seek Reelection

January 27, 2022

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January 27, 2022

Allies and opponents of City Councilmember Mike Bonin weigh in  By Sam Catanzaro Los Angeles City Councilmember Mike Bonin’s decision...

Los Angeles City Councilmember Mike Bonin. Photo: Sam Catanzaro.
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Bonin Announces He Will Not Run for Reelection

January 26, 2022

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January 26, 2022

Councilmember cites chronic depression in Wednesday announcement By Sam Catanzaro Los Angeles City Councilmember Mike Bonin has announced that he...
Crime, News

Pedestrian Killed in Venice Hit and Run

January 26, 2022

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January 26, 2022

LAPD seeks suspect wanted for January 21 incident By Sam Catanzaro Police are searching for a hit-and-run suspect wanted for...

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Crime, News

Grandmother, Infant Attacked on Venice Boardwalk by Homeless Person

January 24, 2022

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January 24, 2022

January 19 incident leads to arrest, parent says By Sam Catanzaro A homeless woman who appeared to be suffering from...

LAFD Fire Chief Nominee Kristin Crowley: Photo: LAFD
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Kristin Crowley Nominated as L.A.’S First Female Fire Chief

January 20, 2022

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January 20, 2022

Ralph Terrazas announces retirement By Sam Catanzaro Officials this week announced that Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas will retire after nearly...

Shawn Laval Smith seen at a 7-Eleven shortly after the death of Brianna Kupfer. Photo: LAPD.
Crime, News

Arrest Made in Murder of Brianna Kupfer

January 19, 2022

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January 19, 2022

Shawn Laval Smith in police custody By Sam Catanzaro Police have arrested a man suspected of the murder of Brianna...

Shawn Laval Smith seen at a 7-Eleven shortly after the death of Brianna Kupfer. Photo: LAPD.
Crime, News

Police ID Suspect Wanted for Murder of Brianna Kupfer

January 19, 2022

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January 19, 2022

UPDATE: Shawn Laval Smith, the suspect responsible for the murder of Brianna Kupfer is in custody, after being located and...

An aerial rendering of the Liberty Canyon Wildlife Crossing. Credit: Living Habitats.
News, Upbeat Beat

World’s Largest Wildlife Crossing Set to Break Ground

January 18, 2022

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January 18, 2022

Crossing over the 101 Freeway set to break ground this spring By Sam Catanzaro The world’s largest wildlife crossing will...
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Los Angeles Homeless Count Postponed Amid COVID-19 Surge

January 18, 2022

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January 18, 2022

LAHSA count to take place February 23 for Westside By Sam Catanzaro On Friday, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority...

Santa Monica Beach looking towards Venice, January 15 around 8 a.m. Photo: Sam Catanzaro.
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Tsunami Advisory Issued for Venice

January 15, 2022

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January 15, 2022

Update: the National Weather Service canceled the tsunami advisory at 12:37 a.m. January 16.  No damage expected for Santa Monica...

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