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Ten students from one of Santa Monica's most underserved neighborhoods just received over $31,000 in scholarships to pursue their college dreams. Eight of them are the first in their families to attend college.
A mountain lion that wandered into a Santa Monica residential area was successfully tranquilized and relocated by wildlife experts on Friday, marking a hopeful outcome after a similar 2012 incident ended tragically. The healthy animal will be evaluated and returned to safer habitat, while conservationists work to protect the region's small but resilient mountain lion population.
Over 650 Santa Monica students learned about reducing emissions and created 400 colorful posters showing solutions like electric buses, solar power, and biking. The 18th annual contest crowned 16 winners who imagined their city's clean energy future.
Santa Monica becomes the first U.S. city to put AI-powered cameras on parking enforcement cars to catch vehicles blocking bike lanes. The technology has already spotted over 1,100 violations at UC San Diego, with 88% being blocked bike lanes.
A London restaurant that trains and employs people who've experienced homelessness just got a major upgrade. MasterChef judge Monica Galetti is now leading the kitchen at 130 Primrose, helping prove that fine dining can create real pathways out of homelessness.
After preventive surgeries triggered early menopause at 40, Monica Molenaar rebuilt her health through strength training and hormone therapy. At 52, she's in the best shape of her life and helping other women navigate menopause.
After years of public shame following the 1998 scandal, Monica Lewinsky shares how she learned to integrate her past and move forward with hope. Her journey of self-acceptance offers insight into healing from intense public scrutiny.
After a two-year absence, St. Monica's Senior High School clinched their return to Ghana's prestigious National Science and Maths Quiz with a nail-biting one-point victory. The all-girls school held their nerve in the final round to secure one of the Ashanti Region's coveted championship spots.
Santa Monica Beach is getting a natural makeover with 8 acres of restored sand dunes that protect both wildlife and the coast from storms. The project is expanding to 30 more acres after locals embraced the transformation.
Five community college students from Santa Monica just turned their space dreams into reality through a competitive national scholarship. Their journey to Alabama's Space Camp proves that access and opportunity can launch the next generation of space explorers.
A sold-out comedy fundraiser at Bergamot Station is helping a Lions Club expand support for nonprofits facing rising demand. Eight comedians brought laughs while the community rallied behind local service organizations.
A century-old California airport is transforming into a massive public park after decades of community input. The 227-acre site will feature green space, trails, sports areas, and cultural facilities starting in 2029.
An all-girls school in Ghana just secured their place in the National Science and Maths Quiz finals after a nail-biting three-point victory. The competition showcases young women excelling in STEM across the country.
A young college student turned his pandemic frustration into a nonprofit that now rescues 5 million pounds of food weekly, earning global recognition. The Farmlink Project just won a prestigious international climate prize for keeping fresh produce out of landfills and onto dinner tables.
A floating garbage collector in California's Ballona Creek has captured 194 tons of trash before it could reach Santa Monica Bay. The city is ramping up the cleanup effort ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
A vodka company with eco-friendly barrel packaging joined thousands of volunteers to clean Santa Monica's coastline and is donating cocktail proceeds to protect California's coastal waters. The partnership proves that businesses can create real environmental impact when sustainability moves beyond packaging.
NBC 7's Monica Dean sat down with YMCA San Diego CEO Todd Tibbits for a powerful conversation between two cancer survivors. Their special "Find Your Light" interview celebrates Cancer Survivor Month with hope and healing. --- ##
German ultrarunner Arda Saatçi just finished an incredible 375-mile run from Death Valley to Santa Monica, pushing through extreme heat and hallucinations. Despite medical setbacks, he made it to the Pacific Ocean after five grueling days on the road.
A producer at The Dodo faced her lifelong fear of flying to rescue 58 dogs and cats scheduled for euthanasia in overcrowded New York shelters. Monica Matute flew with volunteer pilots to transport the animals to states where foster families were waiting with open arms.
A 66-year-old champion cyclist is attempting to bike Route 66's entire 2,448 miles in just nine days during the iconic highway's 100th birthday. Documentary filmmakers are capturing every pedal stroke of Joe Barr's historic journey from Santa Monica to Chicago.
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