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Five Santa Monica College Students Awarded Scholarships to Attend Space Camp in Alabama
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Three Found Dead from Apparent Gunshot Wounds in Hollywood Apartment
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Google Street View. Continuing through Aug. 9, crews are expected to install underground electrical substructures
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