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Plans for a Frank Gehry-designed development in Downtown Santa Monica have taken an important step forward.  Last week, the City of Santa Monica issued a notice of preparation for an environmental impact report for the Ocean Avenue Project, a proposed mixed-use development at the corner of Ocean and Santa Monica Boulevard from Worthe Real Estate […]

After about six months of urging from other people in the community, Kempf said yes to running for office. For the next several months, she and her two-person team held fundraisers with local community leaders, such as newly elected Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Laguna Beach), Boyd, Whalen and others. Source: latimes.com – Los Angeles Times

SAN DIMAS (CBSLA) — Sheriff’s homicide detectives are investigating a shooting at Pioneer Park in San Dimas. Two men were discovered near the tennis courts in the park, located at 304 S. Acacia St., shortly after 6:30 p.m. One of the victims was found next to a parked pick-up truck and died at the scene. The […]

Fans of a popular grove of redwood trees in far Northern California are racing to fund a project that would help protect the area from hordes of visitors. Park officials and nature lovers are trying to raise $500,000 for a dollar-for-dollar matching grant to help pay for an elevated walkway to… Source: latimes.com – Los […]

Starts of new residential buildings rose 3.2 percent from October to an annualized 1.26 million. (Credit: iStock) The U.S. housing market is showing signs of life. New home construction starts rose slightly in November to the highest level since August, assuaging fears that the market could be entering a serious downturn. Starts of new residential […]

A 55-year-old former bodybuilder was arrested Sunday after he stabbed his parents with a knife inside their home in Saugus a day earlier, according to police. Gregory Brunson, who authorities say is a transient, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after deputies found him in the hills… Source: latimes.com – Los Angeles Times