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Holiday Shopping in Style

Santa Monica’s posh Montana Ave is celebrating its annual light-up night tonight from 5-9 pm. Walk, shop, drink, take in the sights (both hot mommas and Christmas lights) all the way from 7th to 17th street. Sure Montana can be a little chi-chi for Laist, but there is no better time to soak up the Westside glamour than during this Holiday Celebration.
Looking for other Santa Monica holiday celebrations this weekend? Try the Santa Monica Pier (Sunday), Virginia Avenue Park (Sunday), or Main Street(Saturday).
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It's been many, many years since we saw this much snow in our mountains. Going up there right now isn't safe, but here are some places where you can enjoy the view and snap a pic.
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April Valentine died at Centinela Hospital. Her daughter was born by emergency C-section. She'd gone into the pregnancy with a plan, knowing Black mothers like herself were at higher risk.
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A look at years past when snows creeped into our citified neighborhoods, away from the mountains and foothills.
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In the face of a drier future, that iconic piece of Americana is on its way out in Southern California.
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Another Missing Hiker Has Been Found Dead In San Gabriels As Search For Actor Julian Sands ContinuesBob Gregory, 62, went missing the same day as Sands. His body was recovered near Mount Islip.