# Santa Monica at a Crossroads | Los Angeles News

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Podcast: [Los Angeles News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/los-angeles-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458113)
Published: 2026-07-24T20:29:17+00:00
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