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News Update for May 23, 2025 live from Santa Monica

SANTA MONICA – After almost five months, Pacific Coast Highway re-opened earlier today for all traffic. Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said that the opening of PCH – ahead of the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend is a a step in the right direction and shows that progress has been made after the horrendous January fire that devastated the Pacific Palisades and parts of Malibu.

Earlier this week, a man was shot at the Fairmont Hotel after a disagreement with another individual.

Watch the news video below that offers a recap on some of the most recent news headlines that happened in Santa Monica over the past week.

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Don Hughes

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