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Mayoral candidate Raman unveils rebuilding plan for Pacific Palisades

Raman is weighing in on an issue that has defined her two rivals: Pratt, whose home burned in the Palisades fire, and Bass, whose handling of the disaster has become a liability.

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Containment grows on Sandy fire, other SoCal blazes. But shifting winds pose challenge

The Sandy fire, one of several wildfires burning in Southern California this week, was 15% contained Wednesday morning.

Santa Monica Pier area among the dirtiest beaches again in new Beach Report Card

Environmental nonprofit Heal the Bay and the city of Santa Monica are teaming up to investigate and find solutions for the pier's poor water quality.

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Screens would be banned until 2nd grade under draft LAUSD plan

The L.A. school board got its first look Tuesday at a draft policy that limits student screen time — and that will affect how teachers manage instruction.

Fire tearing through Santa Rosa Island reaches critically endangered trees

A massive wildfire has burned through nearly one-third of Santa Rosa Island, including reaching a grove of critically endangered Torrey pine trees. But there is reason for hope.