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Editor's Note: This is an opinion piece from Jaime S. Cruz, who is a Lecturer in the Department of Chicana/o Studies at California State University, Northridge and a life long Pico neighborhood resident.

News, Apb, Santa Monica, Police Department

Santa Monica Man Tries To Steal Drink; Arrested And Bail Set At $50,000

Posted Jun. 19, 2013, 8:55 am

A 30-year-old Santa Monica resident was arrested and charged with robbery on Wednesday, June 5 after stealing a drink.

News, Santa Monica, Police Department

Bicyclist Sentenced Following Crash With Pedestrian At Third Street Promenade

Posted Jun. 18, 2013, 12:52 pm

A bicyclist who slammed into a pedestrian at the Third Street Promenade in June 2012 causing serious injuries was sentenced May 31 to three years formal felony probation and 30 days of community service.

Dean of Counseling and Retention Brenda Johnson Benson has been selected SMC’s 2013 Manager of the Year.

News, Santa Monica College, Santa Monica

Santa Monica College Names Its Manager Of The Year

Posted Jun. 18, 2013, 9:22 am

Santa Monica College Dean of Counseling and Retention Brenda Johnson Benson has been named SMC’s 2013 Manager of the Year.

SMC’s popular 'Celebrate America' is an early Independence Day festival, held June 29 this year.

News, Santa Monica College, Santa Monica

Santa Monica College To Celebrate Independence Day Early On June 29

Posted Jun. 18, 2013, 9:11 am

Santa Monica College will celebrate Independence Day early this year on Saturday, June 29.

News, Apb, Santa Monica, Police Department

Homeless Man Arrested After Challenging Three Hotel Employees To A Fight

Posted Jun. 18, 2013, 9:02 am

On Wednesday, June 5, at 8:45 pm officers of the Santa Monica Police Department were called out to a hotel in the 1700 block of Ocean Avenue in order to investigate an assault incident.

Nurse-midwife Deborah Frank (right) in a postpartum consultation with new mother Tory Farrington and her son Adam, who is now six weeks old. Frank has been granted “admitting privileges” at Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica.

News, Health, Santa Monica, Saint Johns

Midwifery Care Now An Option At St. John's Health Center

Posted Jun. 17, 2013, 9:29 am

In addition to her 30 years of experience and 2,500-plus births, certified nurse-midwife Deborah Frank has one more achievement to add to her already impressive resume. Frank has become the first nurse-midwife to be granted “admitting privileges” at Saint John’s Health Center, giving expectant mothers the choice of midwifery care in a hospital setting.

News, City Council, Santa Monica, Housing

$8 Million Bond To Fund 41 Santa Monica Affordable Apartments

Posted Jun. 17, 2013, 9:26 am

Affordable housing and the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium – two issues impacted by the loss of redevelopment – were both on the City Council’s last Tuesday night agenda.

SMMUSD school board member, PYFC founder, and Pico neighborhood resident Oscar de la Torre spoke at Sunday evening's vigil.

News, Santa Monica, Pico Boulevard

Pico Neighborhood Comes Together At Sunday Vigil

Posted Jun. 17, 2013, 9:04 am

Santa Monica's Pico neighborhood youth, parents, and community leaders held a vigil and procession Sunday evening to bring healing to the community.

News, Transportation, Santa Monica

Santa Monica Temporary Lane Closure Locations Through June 21

Posted Jun. 17, 2013, 8:55 am

Santa Monica temporary lane closures and delays are possible during daytime hours today through Friday, June 21 in the following locations.

News, Apb, Santa Monica, Police Department

Bail Set At $1000 For Santa Monica Man Who Stole Pants, Sunglasses

Posted Jun. 17, 2013, 8:50 am

Bail was set at $1000 for a 60-year-old Santa Monica man who stole grey pants and a pair of sunglasses from a retail store on Wednesday, June 5.

Candles are seen lit Tuesday morning outside the house on the corner of Yorkshire and Kansas in Santa Monica where Friday's shooting rampage began.

News, Santa Monica, Pico Boulevard

Santa Monica Procession, Vigil Tonight; Updated Route Information

Posted Jun. 16, 2013, 9:32 am

In response to a rash of shootings and the persistence of gang related homicide in Santa Monica's Pico Neighborhood youth, parents, and community leaders are holding a vigil and procession today to bring healing to the community.

News, City Council, Development, Santa Monica

Santa Monica City Council Divided Over Process For Proposed Developments

Posted Jun. 15, 2013, 9:21 am

Lengthy discussions on the dais and public debates at Santa Monica’s bi-weekly City Council meetings are generally saved for ordinances or study sessions. By the time City Council meetings reach the number 13 on the agenda, it would be safe to presume adjournment is just around the corner.

News, Celebrity, Santa Monica, Non Profits

"True Blood" Star Stephen Moyer Joins CLARE Foundation Board Of Directors

Posted Jun. 15, 2013, 9:17 am

The CLARE Foundation, a nonprofit organization providing effective and compassionate treatment, recovery, and prevention services for alcoholism and substance abuse, has welcomed "True Blood" star Stephen Moyer to its board of directors.

News, Santa Monica, Schools, Smmusd, Lincoln Middle School

New Principal At Webster, New Assistant Principals At Lincoln, Roosevelt Schools

Posted Jun. 15, 2013, 9:11 am

The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Board of Education approved the appointment of three new administrators at its June 6 meeting.

News, Ucla, Santa Monica, Schools

Vistamar School To Welcome UCLA School Of Law Dean As Graduation Speaker

Posted Jun. 15, 2013, 9:07 am

Vistamar School will welcome Commencement Speaker Rachel Moran, Dean and Michael J. Connell Distinguished Professor of Law at UCLA School of Law today, June 15.

News, Santa Monica, Saint Johns

Saint John’s Health Center To Discuss Its Development With Community On Monday

Posted Jun. 15, 2013, 9:02 am

All Santa Monica area residents and property owners are welcome to attend Saint John’s Health Center’s Annual Community Outreach Meeting from 7-8 pm this Monday, June 17.

Suspect John Zawahri used a .44 caliber 'black powder' revolver that had been converted to fire .45 caliber rounds.

News, Santa Monica, Police Department

Details Of Firearms Used By Santa Monica Mass Shooting Suspect Released

Posted Jun. 14, 2013, 9:17 am

The Santa Monica Police Department has released details of the weapons used by Friday’s mass shooting suspect John Zawahri who killed five people and wounded three before he was killed himself by two SMPD officers and a Santa Monica College police officer on the campus of SMC at 12:05 pm.

Santa Monica Mayor Pam O’Conner and Chamber President Laurel Rosen (both pictured back right) install the 2013/14 Board of Directors at the Chamber’s installation dinner Wednesday night.

News, Chamber Of Commerce, Santa Monica

Incoming Chamber Chair Speaks Of “The Business Of Well-Being”

Posted Jun. 14, 2013, 9:06 am

The 88th annual Chamber Board Installation Dinner was held Wednesday night with a full ballroom at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows.

The 2013 Rotary Club of Santa Monica scholarship award winners.

News, Santa Monica, Youth

Rotary Club Of Santa Monica Honors Exceptional Students With Scholarships

Posted Jun. 14, 2013, 9:04 am

Thirteen students who have excelled in academics, leadership, and community service were recognized at the 2013 Rotary Club of Santa Monica scholarship awards held May 31.

The Santa Monica Civic Auditorium at 1855 Main Street is poised to close by June 30.

News, City Council, Santa Monica, Civic Center

Full Renovation Of Santa Monica Civic Auditorium Bill: At Least $50 Million

Posted Jun. 14, 2013, 9:02 am

In less than three weeks, the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium will undergo full closure. It may be at least five years before the venue could ever be used again as a cultural destination. And if the venue is indeed revived, the tab will run at least $50 million.

Starline Tours has launched a new route that travels from LAX to Santa Monica.

News, Transportation, Santa Monica, Tourism

Starline Tours Launches New Route From LAX To Santa Monica

Posted Jun. 14, 2013, 8:59 am

Starline Tours recently expanded its CitySightseeing service from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) area hotels to Santa Monica via Fisherman’s Village.

The rifle used by gunman John Zawahri was a .223 caliber assault rifle that consists of what is referred to an 80 percent lower, and did not have a serial number. The upper assembly, also has no markings.

News, Santa Monica, Police Department

Santa Monica Shooting Rampage Suspect Left Behind A Farewell Note

Posted Jun. 13, 2013, 9:55 pm

Although the suspect's motive for the June 7 shooting spree in Santa Monica remains unclear, the Santa Monica Police Department announced tonight that John Zawahri left behind a farewell note that said goodbye to his friends, expressed his remorse for the killing of his brother and father, and his hope that his mother would be looked after financially.

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