St. Monica comes up short against University

Posted Dec. 5, 2013, 5:19 am

The St. Monica boys basketball team went up against some stiff competition in the St. Monica Tournament. On Wednesday night, despite Spencer Gorman having a career night, the Mariners dropped a 73-66 decision to University. Gorman led all scorers on the night with 23 points. He also had 14 rebounds. Both career highs.

Happenings at Crossroads

Posted Dec. 5, 2013, 4:46 am

The Crossroads School boys team finished 15th at the CIF cross country state championships, which took place in Fresno. Freshman sensation Ethan Finkel delivered as he has done all season, coming in third in his division.

St. Monica Tournament a blast for local basketball teams.

Posted Dec. 4, 2013, 10:59 pm

The St. Monica Tournament was a showcase of some of the local basketball teams, including putting the Mariners’ hoopsters on display. The Mariners lost two of the first three games they played in, dropping contests to Newbury Park and University.

News, Santa Monica, West Los Angeles, 405 Freeway

Major 405 Freeway Accident Shuts Down Southbound Lanes At Sherman Way

Posted Dec. 4, 2013, 9:53 am

A major traffic accident shut down the southbound lanes of the 405 Freeway at Sherman Way in Van Nuys for about an hour Wednesday morning.

News, Fire Department, Santa Monica, Police Department

Santa Monica Candy Cane Drive Returns This Saturday

Posted Dec. 4, 2013, 9:34 am

Santa and his Santa Monica public safety helpers will be distributing good cheer and thousands of candy canes as part of the 21st annual "Candy Cane Drive” this Saturday, Dec. 7.

News, Malibu, Santa Monica, Pch

PCH To Close Lanes Intermittently Today While Rock Fencing Installed Along Slopes

Posted Dec. 4, 2013, 9:30 am

Caltrans will close both directions of Pacific Coast Highway intermittently between 6:30 am and 4:30 pm today, Dec. 4 from south of Las Posas Road to north of Deer Creek Road while crews use a helicopter to help install rock fencing along the slopes.

Santa Monica, Columnist, Photography, Hot Flash

Hold The Camera Steady, Fill The Frame, Keep The Sun Behind You

Posted Dec. 4, 2013, 9:18 am

While some might swear by sudoku or word puzzles, there’s evidence that something much more near and dear to our hearts could help prevent cognitive decline: photography. In a study published in Psychological Science, a group of senior citizens who took a three-month photography course saw a significant increase across a number of mental tasks.

News, Santa Monica, Pico Boulevard

Thousands Of Santa Monica Residents Left Without Power After Wire Goes Down

Posted Dec. 4, 2013, 9:10 am

A high voltage wire went down Tuesday night just after 7:30 pm in the area of 700 block of Marine in Santa Monica.

News, Apb, Santa Monica, Police Department

Venice Man Arrested After Harassing Customers At Santa Monica Gas Station

Posted Dec. 4, 2013, 9:06 am

A 38-year-old Venice resident was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 20 after harassing customers and a cashier at a Mobil Gas Station in Santa Monica.

Sports, St. Monica, Santa Monica

St. Monica Hoopsters Finding Their Way As Season Gets Underway

Posted Dec. 4, 2013, 7:27 am

While boys basketball is getting underway, hoopsters on the girls side have already been doing their thing on the hardwood. The St. Monica girls basketball team is not same squad is was a year ago when it boasted CIF Division 4A Player of the Year Briana Harris.

Sports, Basketball, Santa Monica

Basketball Season Is Here: Samohi Vikings Have Top Hoop Prospect In Williams

Posted Dec. 4, 2013, 7:06 am

It is safe to say that basketball season is here. Football is gone. Now let’s see the hoopster get it on. The Los Angeles area is rich with all-star basketball talent. Don’t forget that there’s plenty of talent to go around in the Santa Monica area as well.

News, Santa Monica, Police Department, West Los Angeles

Three People Shot In West Los Angeles, Including Boy Aged Nine

Posted Dec. 3, 2013, 11:15 am

Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) West Los Angeles detectives are investigating a shooting on Monday night in the area near where La Cienega meets the 10 Freeway.

News, Santa Monica College, Santa Monica

Santa Monica College Student Murdered In San Francisco On Sunday

Posted Dec. 3, 2013, 11:02 am

A 22-year-old Santa Monica College student was shot and killed Sunday at about 3:30 pm in San Francisco while visiting family for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, according to the San Francisco Examiner.

News, Santa Monica, Police Department

Coroner's Office Still Trying To Find Family Of Man Killed Oct. 9 On Lincoln Boulevard

Posted Dec. 3, 2013, 9:14 am

The Los Angeles County Coroner's office is still trying to locate family members of a 54-year-old homeless man killed crossing Lincoln Boulevard in Santa Monica on Oct. 9.

News, Santa Monica, Library

For Fourth Year In A Row, Santa Monica Public Library Earns Five-Star Rating

Posted Dec. 3, 2013, 9:06 am

The Santa Monica Public Library has earned top marks from Library Journal’s national rating of public libraries – the only Southern California library to earn the prestigious five-star rating. This is the fourth year in a row the library has earned this accolade.

Seven Days, Bergamot Station, Exhibits, Santa Monica

Kinetic Art Group Show At Lois Lambert Gallery Through January 5

Posted Dec. 3, 2013, 9:03 am

Lois Lambert Gallery in Santa Monica is currently showing the kinetic art works by nine artists as part of a new exhibition that runs through Jan. 5.

News, Apb, Santa Monica, Police Department

Santa Monica Woman, 44, Arrested After Drunkenly Slapping Sleeping Boyfriend

Posted Dec. 3, 2013, 8:54 am

A 44-year-old Santa Monica woman was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 20 on a domestic violence charge after she drunkenly punched and slapped her boyfriend while he was trying to go to sleep on a couch.

News, Santa Monica, Football

Santa Monica Youth Football Players Hospitalized In Las Vegas

Posted Dec. 2, 2013, 9:36 am

Eleven Santa Monica youth football players became violently ill on Friday while in Las Vegas for the National Youth Football Championships.

News, Santa Monica, Schools

Grant Elementary School Students To Star In Episode Of LA ArtZone

Posted Dec. 2, 2013, 9:28 am

Grant Elementary School students who participated in this year’s Ballroom Madness will be highlighted in an episode of LA ArtZone, an arts and cultural show hosted by Los Angeles County public access Channel 36.

News, Parks, Santa Monica, City Hall

Ken Genser Square Water Feature Update: Further Waterproofing Begins Today

Posted Dec. 2, 2013, 9:11 am

Construction fencing will return today around the Ken Genser Square water feature for waterproofing and other work to prevent future problems.

News, Apb, Santa Monica, Police Department

Santa Monica Police Arrest Felon For Possessing Taser In Pico Neighborhood

Posted Dec. 2, 2013, 9:02 am

Santa Monica police arrested a 49-year-old convicted felon on Tuesday, Nov. 19 after finding the man in possession of a taser.

News, Transportation, Santa Monica

Santa Monica Temporary Lane Closure Locations Through Friday, Dec. 6

Posted Dec. 2, 2013, 8:58 am

Santa Monica temporary lane closures and delays are possible during daytime hours today through Friday, Dec. 6 in the following locations.