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West LA Pet Of The Week: Abandoned 6-Year-Old Cricket Ready For Permanent Home
A tender-hearted 6-year-old dog named Cricket has been named Westside Pet of the Week by local rescue advocates following her recovery from owner abandonment. Cricket is currently being cared for by the Lange Foundation, situated […] The post West LA Pet Of The Week: Abandoned…
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Early election returns show Puza leading council race as tax measures gain support
Initial tallies begin shaping key council contests and local ballot measure outcomes. By Sarah Lin. Early ballots tallied following Tuesday’s election show incumbent Freddy Puza establishing an initial lead in the race for two open […] The post Early election returns show Puza…
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Dramatic overnight shift leaves Los Angeles mayoral contest on knife’s edge
The County Registrar’s latest update tightens the battle for the city’s top executive office. By Sarah Lin. The contest to lead the nation’s second-largest city became a photo finish early Wednesday when the Los Angeles […] The post Dramatic overnight shift leaves Los Angeles…
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What Plants Flourish in California’s Winter Climate? Westside Experts Share Top Resilient Species
Winter presents a prime opportunity for Southern California gardeners to introduce hardy, climate-adapted plants that sustain local ecology. Monarch Nursery, located at 3280 Lincoln Boulevard in Santa Monica, is detailing three versatile options that deliver […] The post What…
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Historic Bruin Theater Reopens: Celluloid and Digital Cinema Revive Westwood Arts Corridor
Westside film culture received a substantial boost this week with the reopening of the Bruin Theater in Westwood after being shuttered for two years. The 1937 Art Deco theater on Broxton Avenue stands as one […] The post Historic Bruin Theater Reopens: Celluloid and Digital…
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Tito’s Fiesta Mexicana brings in $25,600 for Culver City Arts Foundation despite heat wave
More than 1,000 attendees gathered for the ninth annual fundraiser, lifting total historical contributions past $165,000 for local arts programs. By Carlos Reyes. Sweltering autumn temperatures did not deter a crowd of more than 1,000 […] The post Tito’s Fiesta Mexicana brings…
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Two charged in murder of missing woman after phone recovered on coastal sands
County prosecutors charge man with murder and girlfriend as accessory in the disappearance of Christina Downer. By Carlos Reyes. Prosecutors have filed homicide and accessory charges against a Los Angeles man and woman following the […] The post Two charged in murder of missing…
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Leonard Lanzi takes top leadership role at Westside meal delivery nonprofit
Governing board votes unanimously to give veteran administrator a permanent role. By Sarah Lin. Longtime nonprofit leader Leonard “Len” Lanzi will take over permanent management of Meals on Wheels West under an appointment confirmed Monday […] The post Leonard Lanzi takes top…
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Culver City Voters Consider Measure YV to Allow 16- and 17-Year-Olds to Vote
Culver City residents are evaluating Measure YV, a local ballot measure that proposes amending the municipal charter to grant 16- and 17-year-olds the right to vote in local City Council and school board elections. The […] The post Culver City Voters Consider Measure YV to Allow…
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Culver City police arrest two robbery suspects after necklace snatched from elderly woman on bench
Officers arrived within minutes to search the Sepulveda Boulevard area and took two men into custody. By Carlos Reyes. Quick action by law enforcement led to the capture of two robbery suspects shortly after an […] The post Culver City police arrest two robbery suspects after…
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Sepulveda Pass faces overnight 405 Freeway lane cuts and ramp detours this week
Caltrans brings barrier placement and fresh asphalt paving to the 405. By Sarah Lin. Interstate 405 travelers through the Sepulveda Pass will encounter substantial overnight lane reductions, ramp closures, and highway connector shutdowns starting Monday […] The post Sepulveda…
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Iconic film director Michael Mann hospitalized after accidental shooting at private West Los Angeles gun range
The acclaimed filmmaker suffered an injury while holstering a firearm at a private gun range in West LA. By Dolores Quintana Acclaimed film director, screenwriter, and producer and four-time Oscar nominee Michael Mann was hospitalized […] The post Iconic film director Michael…
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Judge blocks DOJ prosecution threats against California election staff as UCLA study details flawed data
New lawsuit featuring UCLA Voting Rights Project analysis proves over 40% of names on federal list are nonexistent. By Carlos Reyes. Federal prosecutors must cease threatening California election workers with criminal charges over how they […] The post Judge blocks DOJ…
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Uncommon Proposes 12-Story Housing Complex on Strathmore Drive Near UCLA
A substantial new residential infill project has been submitted for the Westside, bringing 88 modern apartments directly adjacent to UCLA. Developer Uncommon is moving forward with plans for a 12-story mid-rise tower situated at 11027 […] The post Uncommon Proposes 12-Story…
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Pacific Palisades Daytime Pop-Up Pali Drip Launches Inside Prima Cantina
A clever commercial space-sharing model has arrived on the Westside dining scene, bringing morning espresso service to a beloved neighborhood dining room. Local barista Eddie Navarro has officially launched Pali Drip, an artisanal morning coffee […] The post Pacific Palisades…
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Westside Rescue Adoptions: Lange Foundation Features Friendly Cat Snoopy
Westside animal rescue organizations are continuing their collaborative efforts to relieve regional shelter overcrowding by bringing adoptable animals directly to local neighborhoods. Among those currently seeking a permanent family is Snoopy, a domestic cat approximately […]…
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Westside History Minute: How the 1961 Bel Air-Brentwood Fire Changed LA Forever
In this week’s Westside History Minute, we look back at the November 1961 Bel Air-Brentwood Fire, an inferno that stands as one of the most destructive natural disasters in Los Angeles history. Fueled by severe […] The post Westside History Minute: How the 1961 Bel Air-Brentwood…
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Día de los Muertos celebrations bring street festival to West Adams and Pedro Infante tribute to Santa Monica Pier
Westside communities mark the cultural holiday with communal altars, traditional dance, classic cars, carnival rides, and live music. By Carlos Reyes Neighborhood street festivals and coastal tributes will mark Día de los Muertos across the […] The post Día de los Muertos…
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LAX Skylink passenger debut delayed to February amid track blasts and city disputes
Testing failures and utility disagreements between city departments delay LAX train launch. By Sarah Lin. Passenger service on the Automated People Mover at Los Angeles International Airport will not begin until at least February following […] The post LAX Skylink passenger…
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Santa Monica beach discovery leads to murder arrests in Christina Downer disappearance
Investigators take boyfriend and second suspect into custody. By Carlos Reyes. Discovery of a missing woman’s mobile phone washed ashore on Santa Monica Beach led to the arrests of two people accused of killing her […] The post Santa Monica beach discovery leads to murder…