Neither last Friday’s rain nor chilly temperatures – not even the sub-prime mortgage crisis – could keep Santa from his annual appearance at the Coldwell Banker offices of Pence, Hathorn & Silver during the Montana Avenue Holiday Walk. Eight-year-old Rita Germano of Santa Monica gives her holiday wish list to Santa. The event was well attended despite the inclement weather. photo by Dave Quick
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SM.a.r.t Column: Santa Monica’s Coast Is About to Change Forever. Most Residents Don’t Know It’s Happening. Part 2.
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County Beach Bus Returns as Santa Monica Prepares for World Cup Traffic Surge
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LA Man Arrested on Felony Charges After Incident Sparks Brush Fire
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Piano Ensemble Brings Early June Performances to Santa Monica
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Sweet Laurel Bakery Will Not Reopen in Palisades, Closes Santa Monica Pickup Spot
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