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SoCal sea life faces deadliest toxic algae bloom in history
AnimalsThis year’s toxic algal bloom off the coast is the longest and deadliest ever seen in Southern California. Will sea lion and dolphin populations recover?
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Tour architectural ruins of old LA: New photo book
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Trans athletes find a home at T-Boy Wrestling
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Palisades High students adjust to new campus at old Sears
WildfiresAfter the January wildfire damaged Palisades Charter High School’s campus, students returned to in-person classes at the former Sears building in downtown Santa Monica.