In 1997, Anne & Kirk Douglas created the Anne & Kirk Douglas Playground Award to fund a total of 400 projects, providing over $8 million in funds to participating Los Angeles Unified School District schools to create safe and inspiring playgrounds for more than half a million children throughout the region. For more information visit www.douglasplaygroundaward.org
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LA County Board Appoints Joseph M. Nicchitta as Chief Executive Officer
His responsibilities include managing labor relations with 64 bargaining units representing more than 84,000 employees, federal and state advocacy, and implementation of the Board of Supervisors’ priorities. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has […]
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Santa Monica-Malibu School District reverses plan to alter elementary music program after parent protests
Superintendent Dr. Antonio Shelton confirms the current third- through fifth-grade instructional model will remain intact. Facing strong pushback from concerned SMMUSD parents, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District has abandoned a controversial proposal that would […]
Two New Exhibitions, “Natural Death” and “Salon des Amis”, Open at ARCANE Space
“Natural Death” examines grief, loss and the cycles of nature, while “Salon des Amis” draws from personal struggles with substance use and mental health. ARCANE Space will present two exhibitions exploring themes of mortality, grief […]
Los Angeles Is Spending More on Street Repairs, but Fixing Less. Here’s Why (Video)
The City of Los Angeles says 35% of its 23,000 lane miles are in failing condition. So why aren’t more streets being fully repaved? Watch the story to see what’s behind the backlog and why […]
Mary and Robb’s Brings Classic Diner Aura to Westwood (Video)
Located at 1455 Westwood Blvd, Mary and Robb’s Westwood Cafe is Open Seven Days a Week
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‘Bosch’ Star Titus Welliver lists fire-resistant Topanga Canyon compound for $7.8M
The actor aims for a $4 million profit on the steel-and-concrete estate equipped with a private well and solar-heated pool. Veteran television and film actor Titus Welliver is seeking a nearly $4 million profit on […]
Sweet Laurel Bakery Will Not Reopen in Palisades, Closes Santa Monica Pickup Spot
Sweet Laurel opened its flagship store in Palisades Village in 2018 and built a strong following across West Los Angeles....
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SM.a.r.t. Column: Santa Monica Isn’t Rebounding Yet. It’s Replacing
Santa Monica officially reports numerous new business openings, often highlighted by the media as signs of economic recovery. However, a...
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